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Under Engine Cover

House13
House13 Posts: 45 Forumite
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edited 11 March 2022 at 7:19PM in Motoring
When driving my 62 plate P308 today the large plastic shroud under the engine came loose and is now hanging low hitting bumps I may go over. Is it necessary to replace this shroud (not sure of the cost) or can it just be removed.

Regards

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  • Bigwheels1111
    Bigwheels1111 Posts: 3,076 Forumite
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    First things first.
    Its not that necessary, a bit more aerodynamic and might save a tiny bit of fuel.
    Replacement no.
    I would look underneath and find where the screws - plastic bolts have come out.
    My old car lost a few clips and I just used cable ties.

  • TadleyBaggie
    TadleyBaggie Posts: 6,752 Forumite
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    It's normally called an under tray.
  • Ibrahim5
    Ibrahim5 Posts: 1,295 Forumite
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    It normally happens when the garage throw the screws holding it on in the bin instead of putting them back.
  • Bigwheels1111
    Bigwheels1111 Posts: 3,076 Forumite
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    Ibrahim5 said:
    It normally happens when the garage throw the screws holding it on in the bin instead of putting them back.
    Ain’t that the truth, I know a mechanic that hates them.
  • House13
    House13 Posts: 45 Forumite
    Fourth Anniversary 10 Posts
    Pulled it off today. Its not going back on.
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