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Jimmies



Member Since: 19 Jan 2022
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 V8 Bournville
A bit fell off.....

I was happily bombing along in the L322 when all of a sudden I had a scraping followed by crunching noise and out the back saw one of the belly pans had come off, it looked like below...I'll take a look under her later but is this something you would say I should replace? I'm guessing the reason why it came off is either the connections are rusted through or it wasn't fitted tightly to start with

Post #622667 6th Feb 2022 9:11am
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jagracer



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zermatt Silver

Looks like the bolts were finger tight after an oil change? I would refit with new bolts and Penny washers. Torque it up to spec, and carry on regardless.

Post #622720 6th Feb 2022 1:46pm
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Pawl



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England 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Cairns Blue

Keep it !
They're useful to help localise the oil stains on the drive Laughing Paul,
2001 Discovery 2 TD5, 211,000 miles & climbing
2006 FFRR TDV8 Vogue 145,000 miles & climbing
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Post #622725 6th Feb 2022 2:02pm
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Jimmies



Member Since: 19 Jan 2022
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 V8 Bournville

For clarity, my piece is actually in a few bits as it broke when it came off....I was just wondering if it is something I should be worried about replacing?

Post #622740 6th Feb 2022 3:49pm
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DrRob



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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Buckingham Blue

It protect to the engine sump and other bits from road debris flicking up etc
I’d replace it personally Thumbs Up Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
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Post #622743 6th Feb 2022 3:52pm
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Pawl



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England 2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Cairns Blue

It has various functions that you can decide if you need or not - none critical - lol :

Reduces water / mud being sprayed around the engine / engine bay when you hit big puddles.
Absorbs minor oil leaks (if foam still on the topside)
Reduces spread of leaking oil by collecting it out of the airflow underneath
Minor reduction in engine noise transmission outside the car
Very minor improvement in aerodynamics / airflow under the car

Many owners are happy to live without any of the "benefits" to speed up oil changes / access underneath or just because it was taken off & lost by previous owners / "mechanics". Paul,
2001 Discovery 2 TD5, 211,000 miles & climbing
2006 FFRR TDV8 Vogue 145,000 miles & climbing
Member of Midland (Land) Rover Owners Club, www.mroc.co.uk

Post #622747 6th Feb 2022 3:59pm
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Jimmies



Member Since: 19 Jan 2022
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 V8 Bournville

Had a look underneath for the first time ( only had her a couple of week)...all looks pretty good under there from a rust perspective.

The mountings for this undertray look OK so it think it must have just been loose !!.....one thing I did notice though was more than a little bit of oil at the back part of the engine area .....not dripping but also not just a small amount.....I'm guessing this could be a sign of the oil cooler leaking. Any way to check short of taking off the bits in-between the Vee ?

I have a 4.4 tdv8 for reference.....I feel the start of some fun🤣

Post #622765 6th Feb 2022 6:18pm
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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Baltic Blue

Keep a close eye on the coolant expansion tank for signs of oil.
Mike G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
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Post #622766 6th Feb 2022 6:32pm
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Jimmies



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 V8 Bournville

Cheers Mike....I'll take a look tomorrow

Post #622770 6th Feb 2022 6:44pm
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