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Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:33 pm
by maxheadroom
I have never had a plastic under engine tray thingy thing fitted on my Bongo. Can anyone shed light on the pros and cons of having one or not having one.
Cheers guys
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:37 pm
by missfixit70
Engines quieter with it on, possibly it directs air flow for better cooling, protects the sump etc from road debris?
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:49 pm
by scanner
Exactly - I reckon it's intended to create a low pressure area behind/below the engine bay to create a natural airflow when moving.
and the engine is definitely quieter with it fitted
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:57 pm
by maxheadroom
Bugger, I am looking for negatives so I don't have to buy one
and can spend my money on something else Bongo related
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:03 pm
by missfixit70
Ok - negatives - erm - it's a pain in the arris to put back on when it's on ramps on the drive? Can't think of anything else, sorry - I tried
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:11 pm
by missfixit70
I'm more used to working on older cars without such fripperies
I was only trying to help out & find him some negatives
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:13 pm
by maxheadroom
keefysher wrote:ermm beg to differ Kirsty, a doddle to refit. Much easier than on more modern vehicles with fancy fastenings. The Bongo has standard hex head bolts that fit a socket in a leccy drill. Just have to get on yer back!!
your not helping
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:23 pm
by mister munkey
Negatives . . . . .
The extra weight of dragging around a dirty tray can reduce fuel consumption by up to 0.001%
Its something else to replace when it goes wrong
& they only come in black.
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:38 pm
by Peg leg Pete
My tray is down in the cellar, never had it on in the 3 years of having the Bongo, just got it recently from previous owner
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:39 pm
by MAXANDPADDY
Don't have a tray on mine either. It's only going to be noisier on the outside, but apart from that, no other adverse effects.
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:41 pm
by maxheadroom
mister munkey wrote:Negatives . . . . .
The extra weight of dragging around a dirty tray can reduce fuel consumption by up to 0.001%
Its something else to replace when it goes wrong
& they only come in black.
I new I could rely on you mister munkey for help and guidance
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:41 pm
by Peg leg Pete
Tray stopping in the cellar then
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:42 pm
by scanner
mister munkey wrote:Negatives . . . . .
The extra weight of dragging around a dirty tray can reduce fuel consumption by up to 0.001%
Its something else to replace when it goes wrong
& they only come in black.
No they come in Black and Very Very black.
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:43 pm
by maxheadroom
Peg leg Pete wrote:My tray is down in the cellar, never had it on in the 3 years of having the Bongo, just got it recently from previous owner
does it have a for sale sign on Pete
Re: Plastic engine tray thingy???
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 9:46 pm
by Peg leg Pete
If our paths cross Max it is yours free of charge