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vdeleon

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Anyone know's the actual size of the socket to replace O2 sensor (bank 1-before the CAT) ?

    Thanks for the input but I need to know the exact size, whether it's a 22mm or something else.I'm aware what kind of socket (wiring gap)you need to use but not the actual size. I read a post by one member that he bought a standard size sensor socket and it would not fit. Don't want to waste time getting the wrong one. Anyone here actually used one?

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