LEXLVR07 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 today i was driving and there was a lot of snow on the ground and the plastic came off from the bottom...actually the bottom didnt rip off it kind of is half broken so basically I need a new one can you guys tell me a website or a store where i can replace it and get a cheap one. Thanks in advance i dont know what the name of this is called but its on the bottom of the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDM Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Engine undercover. Where do you think you'll find one besides the dealer, WalMart? It's an OEM part, there's no other place to buy it unless you go used and hope a salvage yard has one in decent shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhite Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 This one is for a 95 LS400. Take a look for your model. They say it is a direct OEM fit so you might want to give them a call. http://www.car-stuff.com/carparts/lexusls4...0105467105.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curiousB Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Why bother replacing it? I think its purpose is more cosmetic than functional. Maybe some thermal management purpose but I doubt the car will suddenly die without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake918 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Why bother replacing it? I think its purpose is more cosmetic than functional. Maybe some thermal management purpose but I doubt the car will suddenly die without it.I agree. On both of the LSs I've had, this cover has been damaged beyond repair while going down the road. I hate these damn things, so I was happy to see them go! The car runs and performs the same with or without the cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDM Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 It's been proven there's a slight thermal decrease and enhanced aerodynamics with it, but the changes are so slight no one will ever notice it. Especially someone who's clearly 16yrs old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdeleon Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 It's a splash guard, to protect any electrical components of your engine from splashing water, and other debris...it's a personal choice to replace it or not. IMHO, I would put one back just because I feel safer that there is something down there to protect the underbody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEXLVR07 Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 i feel like i know the car would still run the same but i would feel better if i had it there so i am gonna check that website out to see how much it costs. I know it would be fine but what about if you go in water and it touches something electrical?? i mean it could cause a problem right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdeleon Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 i feel like i know the car would still run the same but i would feel better if i had it there so i am gonna check that website out to see how much it costs. I know it would be fine but what about if you go in water and it touches something electrical?? i mean it could cause a problem right?? .I 've seen some cars just plain stall due to owners like running over long stretch of deep puddle with speed...there's a wrecked/salvaged LS400 on ebay selling it for parts...check it out. It don't have to be new, just make sure all the holes are intact for mounting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billydpowell Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 It may not be much good, but I just feel better with them on mine cheers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bali26 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I wonder if its possible to make one from a big plastic sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardona6569 Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Hello: I feel the car is less noisy with it on. You probably can make it as long as the plastic is hard plastic, since it will be exposed to a lot of heat from the LS Engine. I wonder if its possible to make one from a big plastic sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Each to his own. Mods are generally done to improve certain aspects of a car's performance. Removing engine undercover or deciding not to replace one that has been damaged is a mod. Imo, this mod doesn't improve or benefit the car in any way that I can see. The engine undercover has been designed to protect the engine, hoses, belts, etc., and direct airflow. By removing it, you're just exposing the engine to any water/debris (salt, stones, pieces of metal, grit, grease, road kill, etc) that the front wheels kick up from the road. The last thing I want to happen in the backcountry is to find my S belt has been broken or knocked off the pulleys by some animal parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWhite Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Each to his own. Mods are generally done to improve certain aspects of a car's performance. Removing engine undercover or deciding not to replace one that has been damaged is a mod. Imo, this mod doesn't improve or benefit the car in any way that I can see. The engine undercover has been designed to protect the engine, hoses, belts, etc., and direct airflow. By removing it, you're just exposing the engine to any water/debris (salt, stones, pieces of metal, grit, grease, road kill, etc) that the front wheels kick up from the road. The last thing I want to happen in the backcountry is to find my S belt has been broken or knocked off the pulleys by some animal parts. Good price for this one. Dealer's price is $225.00. They say it is a replacement so maybe not OEM, but if it fits, why not. Good return policy if it doesn't fit and they pay shipping back to them. I wouldn't drive without one. Why expose you engine to the hazzards and really, if you are driving a Lexus I feel you are driving the best. Lexus wouldn't of put it there without a reason. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ENGINE-SPLA...ccessories#shId Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_fugative_7 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 You can get on from Sewell Lexus....just click on the link below for details....hope this helps.... http://www.sewellpartsonline.com/parts_detail.asp?id=63779 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdeleon Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Each to his own. Mods are generally done to improve certain aspects of a car's performance. Removing engine undercover or deciding not to replace one that has been damaged is a mod. Imo, this mod doesn't improve or benefit the car in any way that I can see. The engine undercover has been designed to protect the engine, hoses, belts, etc., and direct airflow. By removing it, you're just exposing the engine to any water/debris (salt, stones, pieces of metal, grit, grease, road kill, etc) that the front wheels kick up from the road. The last thing I want to happen in the backcountry is to find my S belt has been broken or knocked off the pulleys by some animal parts. Good price for this one. Dealer's price is $225.00. They say it is a replacement so maybe not OEM, but if it fits, why not. Good return policy if it doesn't fit and they pay shipping back to them. I wouldn't drive without one. Why expose you engine to the hazzards and really, if you are driving a Lexus I feel you are driving the best. Lexus wouldn't of put it there without a reason. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ENGINE-SPLA...ccessories#shId I have mine intact on my LS but my Celica one flew off the freeway, I just haven't got around replacing it, I do however avoid puddles when it rains....most modern cars have them, domestic or import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDM Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 If you're driving through water, sand, or other debris, I would suggest replacing it. I don't have one though because as it's been said, mine was destroyed from abuse already as most are. You can easily make a replacement one out of tin or sheetmetal if you'd really like to be serious, and cut an access hole for the oil filter or even make a removable panel. I did that on my car that I race, but the Lexus is daily driven and doesn't go through swamps or deserts so I don't feel it's worth the effort. Plus if you're worried about light water intrusion you shouldn't ever wash the car either. The engine is meant to be washed gently once in a while and everything is water safe to a point, a little puddle splash from below it's going to damage or short out anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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