TD5 under engine trim

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rustexpert

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• Feb 26, 2023

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Hi, on a Disco 2 TD5, could anyone tell me what the purpose of the under engine trim is? Apart obviously from regulating the flow of oil to the ground. Has anyone had any problem doing away with it? it is the only vehicle I have ever had so equipped. I don't do any serious off roading.

 

Stanleysteamer

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• Feb 26, 2023

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rustexpert said:

Hi, on a Disco 2 TD5, could anyone tell me what the purpose of the under engine trim is? Apart obviously from regulating the flow of oil to the ground. Has anyone had any problem doing away with it? it is the only vehicle I have ever had so equipped. I don't do any serious off roading.

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Technically it is there as a noise reduction device, I believe. It may also possibly reduce drag.
The big one has been missing on mine since I got it and it hasn't come to any harm.

 

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tilly2

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• Feb 26, 2023

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Also keeps water spray, leaves and small dogs, out of the engine bay......

 

FlatbedPilot

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• Feb 28, 2023

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There's a trim under the engine?

 

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tilly2

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• Feb 28, 2023

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Apparently so...... I took mine off when I had the gearbox out, and never refitted it.