Engine under tray

[pitmac]

Is the engine under tray necessary? With the starter motor sitting quite low would it be prone to failure without the under tray.

 

[vr4cobra]

not necessarily I've owned my Galant 3 years now had to drive thro flood water once a few years ago, up to bottom doors also done a bit of dirt driving etc but has never missed a beat or had any issues with starter etc. wouldn't hurt for extra protection but not necessary IMO

 

[AKKO]

Often removed / broken during servicing in any case apparently... :-/

 

[Guest]

Yes I have one here in stock. They are also great for keeping the engine bay looking clean.

 

[VOLK]

I'm of the opinion that Mitsubishi wouldn't have bothered if they didn't serve a purpose.

Protection, cleanliness and potentially some airflow benefits to be had by having it in place.

 

[GMan]

I'm of the opinion that Mitsubishi wouldn't have bothered if they didn't serve a purpose.

Protection, cleanliness and potentially some airflow benefits to be had by having it in place.

Yeah, I think they are of some benefit wrt airflow:

http://www.autospeed.com/A_2159/cms/article.html

http://www.autospeed.com/cms/article.html?&A=2160

 

[Poita]

I took mine off, pain in the butt when servicing, especially as I do it every 5000 and I don't have a hoist. Driven through some flooded roads several times (slowly) and never had an issue.

 

[AKKO]

Cheap one going in your area currently...
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/canterbury/auto-body-parts/new-legnum-under-engine-tray/1045755961

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/aust...t-vr4-96-02-under-tray-adelaide-sa/1047672139

 

[AKKO]

Yes I have one here in stock.

Not anymore

Will be keeping any interested eye on coolant temps...