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Jul 16, 2007 | 01:48 PM

jackal98

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Under Engine Splash Guard

Can anyone tell me the offical name of the splash guard underneath the engine? The right side of mine is damaged and hanging down a little and I want to replace it. Thanks!

Jul 16, 2007 | 02:21 PM

wyche89

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i know lincoln calls it a splash shield... you might wanna try that

Jul 16, 2007 | 02:24 PM

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I tossed both of my under engine splash guards. Too annoying.

Jul 16, 2007 | 02:26 PM

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I tossed both of my under engine splash guards. Too annoying.

What if a rock is picked up from the tires and hits the radiator? Never remove the splash guards.

Jul 16, 2007 | 02:32 PM

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What if a rock is picked up from the tires and hits the radiator? Never remove the splash guards.

Unless I was in a reverse drift, tires + rock + radiator =

Jul 16, 2007 | 04:12 PM

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I tossed both of my under engine splash guards. Too annoying.

.. saw mine hanging one day ripped the crap right out...lol

Jul 16, 2007 | 04:19 PM

wyche89

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isnt that potentially harmful to all the parts under the hood during the rain though?

Jul 16, 2007 | 04:25 PM

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All the parts?

Jul 16, 2007 | 04:48 PM

wyche89

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well, the parts that can be damged by water.. like electrical connections and all that stuff

Jul 16, 2007 | 04:49 PM

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Apparently not.

Jul 17, 2007 | 08:45 PM

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lol water gets in there more then you think with or without them....no harm yet.. car runs great lol... well minus the fact that i think my MAF is crapping out on me.. damn 3.0 engine

Jul 18, 2007 | 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jackal98

Can anyone tell me the offical name of the splash guard underneath the engine? The right side of mine is damaged and hanging down a little and I want to replace it. Thanks!

Are you sure it is damaged or did one of the plastic screws just fall out? You can also try calling a dealership parts office or Dave Burnette for the exact part names and numbers.