OEM Engine Protection

[dlarrivee]

What's the deal with that big chunk of felt or rubber or whatever it is under my engine block (2001 4.0L), is it supposed to keep the bottom of the engine from getting covered in crap or what?

 

[CanMan]

Its just a splash shield to help keep things clean under the hood. Not really needed, and gets in the way of working on your junk.

 

[5-90]

What's the deal with that big chunk of felt or rubber or whatever it is under my engine block (2001 4.0L), is it supposed to keep the bottom of the engine from getting covered in crap or what?

Mainly, it's a splash guard. My rigs have run fine without it, but they're RENIX.

 

[88manche]

Its supposed to keep stuff out of the engine compartment, yes. Can it be removed without consequences, yes again.

 

[dlarrivee]

I figured it was for that, it's just sort of annoying where they put it (I have a factory skid plate up front too), and you can't get to the otherside of where the fasteners go in.

 

[5-90]

I figured it was for that, it's just sort of annoying where they put it (I have a factory skid plate up front too), and you can't get to the otherside of where the fasteners go in.

Which is exactly why I removed mine with a nice, sharp utility blade. Problem solved! Once you cut the shield out, you can remove the fasteners holding the remnants in place. I'll design a belly pan later.

 

[dlarrivee]

Would be nice to replace it will an easy to remove skid plate that uses normal fasteners.

 

[JNickel101]

Rusty's is the only place i know of that makes a front skid....