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Audi A4 Sump Guard

  • 06-09-2010 10:12am
    #1
    bob2oo7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭


    Hi guys

    The sump guard on my 02 Audi A4 is falling off.. the front is fine but its hanging at the back

    I checked it last night and the bolts that hold it in at the back are missing

    Does anyone know what size bolts I need to buy for this?

    Thanks in advance


Comments

  • #2
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    Thats not a Sump Guard its a engine bay under tray surely?
    This is a Sump Guard:
    DCP_5089.JPG

    Dunno bout the bolts, Id just buy a multipack in Halfords or B&Q and try several till you find the right one.


  • #3
    bob2oo7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭bob2oo7


    Matt Simis wrote: »
    Thats not a Sump Guard its a engine bay under tray surely?
    This is a Sump Guard:
    DCP_5089.JPG

    Dunno bout the bolts, Id just buy a multipack in Halfords or B&Q and try several till you find the right one.

    Thats it all right... the back is hanging loose and hitting the ground...


  • #4
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,208 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    bob2oo7 wrote: »
    Thats it all right... the back is hanging loose and hitting the ground...

    Think your talking about the plastic engine cover, their always falling off the VAG cars.

    Just pop into a hardware show and get some replacement screws.


  • #5
    homer90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,073 ✭✭✭homer90


    cable-ties-image.jpg

    FTW


  • #6
    bob2oo7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭bob2oo7


    homer90 wrote: »
    cable-ties-image.jpg

    FTW

    Lol... very good point ;)


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  • #7
    nogoodnamesleft
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭nogoodnamesleft


    Its most likely the speed screws the secure the engine cover have worked themselves loose due to the vibration from the diesel engine and wear and tear. You could secure them with cable ties as the speed screw fix onto a metal frame, or you could go to the Dealer and order replacement ones.


  • #8
    homer90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,073 ✭✭✭homer90


    bob2oo7 wrote: »
    Lol... very good point ;)

    Indeed, Worked a treat for me with the same prob !


  • #9
    bob2oo7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭bob2oo7


    homer90 wrote: »
    Indeed, Worked a treat for me with the same prob !

    Great stuff... thanks a mill for the help folks


  • #10
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    bob2oo7 wrote: »
    Thats it all right... the back is hanging loose and hitting the ground...

    Your A4 came with an Aluminium sump plate?! Are you sure its not plastic? You wouldnt be holding even the lightweight Alu on with cable ties either.


  • #11
    bob2oo7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭bob2oo7


    Matt Simis wrote: »
    Your A4 came with an Aluminium sump plate?! Are you sure its not plastic? You wouldnt be holding even the lightweight Alu on with cable ties either.

    Hi there

    Yup its plastic all right


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  • #12
    phill106
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,826 ✭✭✭phill106


    That aluminium one looks like a dieselgeek one. For when you absolutely must knock down that small roadkill/rock without damaging your sump :P


  • #13
    keithclancy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,208 ✭✭✭keithclancy


    bob2oo7 wrote: »
    Hi guys

    The sump guard on my 02 Audi A4 is falling off.. the front is fine but its hanging at the back

    I checked it last night and the bolts that hold it in at the back are missing

    Does anyone know what size bolts I need to buy for this?

    Thanks in advance

    Oh .. one other to check is the Alternator belt, when cover fell off it went into the Alternator belt and shredded it.

    It looked like a burnt set of womens knickers afterward.


  • #14
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    phill106 wrote: »
    That aluminium one looks like a dieselgeek one. For when you absolutely must knock down that small roadkill/rock without damaging your sump :P

    Yup, well spotted!


  • #15
    phill106
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,826 ✭✭✭phill106


    Matt Simis wrote: »
    Yup, well spotted!

    Been looking at something for passat, they seem pricey though.


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