bman Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I've been hearing a light scraping noise for the last day. This morning I noticed that the oil filter access panel of the undercover tray was hanging by one popin. I pulled the panel off and noticed it was kinda twisted. I've got a catless up and down pipe. I don't track or drive hard. I've got a couple questions: 1) Did the heat from the up pipe (closest one to that panel\door) melt\twist the access panel? I noticed slight warping in the same area but, it could be the angle I was at. 2) Can I just drive around without an oil access panel? Any harm to the undercarriage or parts? Thanks, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FocuS Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Mine tore off during our last icy winter as a result of my EL headers heat warping the plastic...I cut the drooping plastic off over a year ago with no harm done.... My .02.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeladams Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Mine was taken off by the ice a few weeks ago. no harm so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pre-dent Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I don't even have an undercover tray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 buy some generic pop its from advanced/autozone, etc. and put it back on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Tore mine off a while ago.. I have no plan on replacing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Half of mine is there. The other half I tore off about 4 years ago. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 *bump* Anyone have the part number? Just noticed I lost mine today as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Fred Beans, they are a vendor here. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeladams Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 *bump* Anyone have the part number? Just noticed I lost mine today as well. Taken from what was left of mine... PLATE OIL FILTER [Part# 56417AG00A] Your Price:$32.38 (Highway Robbery for such a small piece of plastic) Not fredbeans prices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hmm, you're sure that's right? I was searching on the forum and found this: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/legacy-part-numbers-7871p17.html?pp=10 Few people saying it's not the right one, at least not for an 2006. But I can't imagine the 06 being different from the 05... Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeladams Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hmm, you're sure that's right? I was searching on the forum and found this: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/legacy-part-numbers-7871p17.html?pp=10 Few people saying it's not the right one, at least not for an 2006. But I can't imagine the 06 being different from the 05... Go figure. interesting, i got the part number off the top of my broken one. cheaper is always better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Okay, I'll give FBP a call tomorrow and ask them to verify. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted February 8, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted February 8, 2011 Ehh...just leave it off. It doesn't really do anything except add a step to an oil change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 It protects the engine from the elements. I don't like the idea of crap splashing inside the engine compartment. Salt, mud, oil, etc. And it's important for proper airflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted February 8, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted February 8, 2011 Just the little cover under the oil filter? It's a pretty small area. I doubt it would allow much crap to get in the engine bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNVAR Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 You'd be surprised. Stuff sprays up all over the place. I looked up under there and the place is all salt stained and dirty and just a mess. And I only lost it about a week ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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