New engine splash shield

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by trip1027, Aug 3, 2016.

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  1. trip1027

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    Jan - March maybe 500 miles a week April- June 3100 miles a week July to now 1300 miles a week

    SM-N920V ?
     
    #21 trip1027, Aug 6, 2016
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    Interesting project.
    Seems easy enough to remove if access for oil change or etc is needed.
    Aluminum keeps the light weight of plastic plus the AL won't rust.
    AL shield can take an impact over plastic.
    OP's goal...longer service life... AL vs OEM shield....if that was it, OK.

    Non the least now the OP can challenge a Rav 4 on off road trails...joke.
     
    #22 Kenny94945, Aug 6, 2016
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    zowie, that's 420,000 miles!(y) no wonder you went aluminum.
     
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  4. trip1027

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    I been driving my truck for the last two months though at 17mpg because cars splash shields and passenger side wheel well liner were badly ripped up

    SM-N920V ?
     
    #24 trip1027, Aug 6, 2016
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    What you did is awesome. I will remember this post should I have issues with the stock plates.
     
    #25 Montgomery, Aug 6, 2016
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    The stock engine underpanel has a lot of ins-and-outs, complicated hole pattern, and insulated zones. There's also several openings; the large circular opening for example: it's to allow you to use the front/central jacking point.

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    #26 Mendel Leisk, Aug 6, 2016
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    Nice job!
    Did you bend up the front lip? What kind of fasteners are holding it up underneath? (Seem to be bolts but cannot see for sure.)
     
    #27 Robert Holt, Aug 7, 2016
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    yep, we need more details..../ :) ;)
     
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    Just up against front lip and using self tap screws right now when I have to remove I'll have correct spots to tap the holes for actual bolts into the frame

    SM-N920V ?
     
    #29 trip1027, Aug 8, 2016
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