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Removing the under engine tray, easy to do?
« on: 24 July 2013, 13:40:57 »
Hi all,

Is the engine under tray easy to remove on a 2.5TD? I have not looked specifically yet but I wondered if it was just so bolts/screws that need to be removed and then the cover comes off.

Then refitting is the opposite of the removal? Is that fair to say?

Are there any tricks/tips for it or is a simple procedure?

Thanks
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Re: Removing the under engine tray, easy to do?
« Reply #1 on: 24 July 2013, 13:55:31 »
Should be 4 bolts and gravity :y
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Re: Removing the under engine tray, easy to do?
« Reply #2 on: 24 July 2013, 13:56:21 »
Would think its the same as mine (2.2)estate which was a few think 8mm self tapping bolts around the edges not to sure how many as not all of mine were there,all came out ok not that hard a job.Only thing I would say is the tray is quite heavy if trying to hold it up with one hand while undoing the last few bolts resting it on a jack for support sure helps.
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Re: Removing the under engine tray, easy to do?
« Reply #3 on: 24 July 2013, 16:28:48 »
Quote from: SR-71Blackbird on 24 July 2013, 13:40:57
Hi all,

Is the engine under tray easy to remove on a 2.5TD? I have not looked specifically yet but I wondered if it was just so bolts/screws that need to be removed and then the cover comes off.

Then refitting is the opposite of the removal? Is that fair to say?

Are there any tricks/tips for it or is a simple procedure?

Thanks

Yes, easy, although it's bigger than the V6, and, IIRC, has 6 retaining screws. I haven't had mine fitted for the last 2 years. ::) ::) ::)
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Re: Removing the under engine tray, easy to do?
« Reply #4 on: 24 July 2013, 18:57:09 »
More screws, and a damn sight heavier, but pretty obvious.

Mine never went back on ;D
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Re: Removing the under engine tray, easy to do?
« Reply #5 on: 24 July 2013, 22:09:06 »
Can't remember how many screws, but six or eight? I also admit to not having mine fitted, took it off to Helicoil my sump plug & never got round to re-fitting.
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Re: Removing the under engine tray, easy to do?
« Reply #6 on: 25 July 2013, 13:54:40 »
Excellent,

Thanks very much guys, I just want to take it off and clean under there and things like that.

Thanks  :)
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Re: Removing the under engine tray, easy to do?
« Reply #7 on: 25 July 2013, 21:56:46 »
must refit - or it'll overheat
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Re: Removing the under engine tray, easy to do?
« Reply #8 on: 25 July 2013, 22:22:47 »
I have a new stat, no viscous fan, no undertray, and it doesn't overheat, even in this weather. Having said that, I should refit it.
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Re: Removing the under engine tray, easy to do?
« Reply #9 on: 25 July 2013, 23:25:49 »
Ive just removed it and it would have been 10 bolts but one was missing so it was 9 for me.

The sound proofing material was muddy so I removed that from the plastic tray and I am giving it a wash just because and then scraping the crap off the tray itself.

Gives a good view of the underside of the engine, looks very good under there so pleased
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Re: Removing the under engine tray, easy to do?
« Reply #10 on: 26 July 2013, 21:05:25 »
Quote from: 2woody on 25 July 2013, 21:56:46
must refit - or it'll overheat
Nah, the TD is fine without it. And without the stupid bloody viscous.

**Note, the only thing I ever towed with my TD in warm weather was a crappy Omega estate with a 2/3rds engine **
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