loose engine tray

respace · 22nd March 2019, 08:46

The above was bottoming out last night, I haven't had chance to look at it yet but assume the fastenings have come out.
If I can't fix it, what are the problems of using without a tray?

Darcydog · 22nd March 2019, 08:54

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Originally Posted by respace

The above was bottoming out last night, I haven't had chance to look at it yet but assume the fastenings have come out.
If I can't fix it, what are the problems of using without a tray?

You can get a nice stainless set - I got mine from eBay I think - easy to fit and easy to remove.

As for not having an undertray - the engine and bay gets dirty and I assume the aerodynamics would be compromised.

Best thing I ever bought was a suction pump for oil changes - it means you don’t have to remove the undertray.

markypicks · 22nd March 2019, 09:16

it stops dirt from hitting the bottom of the engine and also i would think it reduces noise as well some people use a good quality tie wrap rgds mark

respace · 22nd March 2019, 09:54

Thanks both, I've managed to secure it, for now, with cable ties. I think the fastener is called a U fastener, rather a large one judging by the size of the hole!

operamagorum · 22nd March 2019, 10:23

Got mine from DMGRS and they're on offer!
https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...0050-kzm000050

respace · 22nd March 2019, 11:48

Thanks, this site is just brilliant!

bendrick · 22nd March 2019, 13:22

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Originally Posted by respace

Thanks, this site is just brilliant!

Steve Arctic on this site supplies a brilliant sturdy set of bolts, washers and spring clips, my undertray is probably the most secure part of the car since using them.

madeupname · 22nd March 2019, 13:52

Although I have a tray for both mine, neither have ever been fitted. I keep putting it off cos of all the repairs and cleaning I'm trying to do. I haven't noticed any problems without one, but of course I don't have the experience of driving with one to make a good comparison

DMGRS · 22nd March 2019, 13:54

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Originally Posted by respace

Thanks, this site is just brilliant!

I run the Shop linked to above, if I can help in any way feel free to PM me on here, or email [email protected]

You'll have no problems with the kit we supply - I've literally swung off the tray on my own ZT-T and it doesn't move an inch. Also, no rust etc on the fixings 3 years later.

Gigagator · 22nd March 2019, 14:00

What's the consensus on the best place to get an actual undertray?

Mine is missing, quite fancy fitting one and I hear the ebay ones are like thin cheese.

Apparently there's a company about that used to make them for Rover back when they were current and will still make them on request.

Anybody got any more info or experience about that?

22nd March 2019, 08:46	#1
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markypicks Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon cdt club se re map 160 bhp Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: sheffield Posts: 558 Thanks: 227 Thanked 169 Times in 135 Posts	it stops dirt from hitting the bottom of the engine and also i would think it reduces noise as well some people use a good quality tie wrap rgds mark

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respace Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dorchester Posts: 110 Thanks: 14 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Thanks both, I've managed to secure it, for now, with cable ties. I think the fastener is called a U fastener, rather a large one judging by the size of the hole!

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operamagorum Loves to post BMW 330i Touring Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Blandford Forum Posts: 378 Thanks: 184 Thanked 159 Times in 89 Posts	Got mine from DMGRS and they're on offer! https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...0050-kzm000050

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respace Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dorchester Posts: 110 Thanks: 14 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	Thanks, this site is just brilliant!

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Gigagator Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Rover 25, Mazda 6 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cardiff Posts: 219 Thanks: 143 Thanked 112 Times in 49 Posts	What's the consensus on the best place to get an actual undertray? Mine is missing, quite fancy fitting one and I hear the ebay ones are like thin cheese. Apparently there's a company about that used to make them for Rover back when they were current and will still make them on request. Anybody got any more info or experience about that?