On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 13:17:28 -0700, "iws" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:

>"Len" <Len.3akvs0@no-mx.audiforum.ca> wrote in message
>news:Len.3akvs0@no-mx.audiforum.ca...
>>
>> I keep having problem with the Engine Shield since with oil changes -
>> mechanic "forgot" top properly replace or redo all the screws. Have to
>> replace them...costly!!
>> Last two oil changes...the shield partly came away after driving for
>> 2-3 weeks.
>> Now need to replace with another one as it is severely damaged from the
>> dangled position for the past 10 days on the road!
>> Costly @ 250$ plus screws $5 each!
>> Thinking of leaving it off completely.
>> What to do? Any advice?
>> 98 A6 Quattro.
>>
>I removed mine from my 98 A4 2.8 quattro - no ill effect so far.
>

I guess it is for AUDI as for most cars with this shield below engine,
it is weak, doesnt protect from anything, not even dust. Its only
function is to reduce wind turbulence which causes noise inside the
car.

/Alf

 

"Alf.F" <alf.f@xhome.se> wrote
> I guess it is for AUDI as for most cars with this shield below engine,
> it is weak, doesnt protect from anything, not even dust. Its only
> function is to reduce wind turbulence which causes noise inside the
> car.

Its function is to force a certain air flow pattern to help reduce
engine temps.

Pete