I took the splash guard off at 50K miles. Has 185KMiles on right now
Melted under engine splash guard
Hey all, new to the forums. Here is my introduction post. https://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f108/2006-forester-dmv-area-788655/#post7455475
Another member suggest I post up the weird issue I had with the forester recently.
My under engine splash guard melted the other day. The Forester came with an aftermarket set of headers that were ALREADY wrapped. The wrapping job and material look quality so this is what confuses me. It occurred after I restarted the ECU by pulling the terminal. My forester did that weird thing where it had to learn how to idle, but it happened while I was driving in an unfamiliar place. I kept the engine alive by switching into neutral and fluttering on the gas pedal so it wouldn't die. I kept an eye on the temperatures and it stayed in the normal operating zone. Finally I ended up parking at a Walmart and googling stuff.
Eventually I came back out to the Forester and started her right back up with no issues. Idle was good, so I decided I'll head home. As I pulled out of my spot I heard a plastic noise scraping underneath and so I jumped out and checked it out. That's when I discovered the under engine splash guard had melted. No clue why it would overheat in that spot like that.
So, my questions are, Can I get away driving with a big *** hole like that in the splash guard? Should I replace it? and if so where can I get one specifically for the 2006-2008 forester.
And yes, I have tried googling where I can source one. it seems like most websites only have the under engine splash guard for the 09-14 foresters. Are they compatible on the 06-08 foresters?
Pictures have been added.
Another member suggest I post up the weird issue I had with the forester recently.
My under engine splash guard melted the other day. The Forester came with an aftermarket set of headers that were ALREADY wrapped. The wrapping job and material look quality so this is what confuses me. It occurred after I restarted the ECU by pulling the terminal. My forester did that weird thing where it had to learn how to idle, but it happened while I was driving in an unfamiliar place. I kept the engine alive by switching into neutral and fluttering on the gas pedal so it wouldn't die. I kept an eye on the temperatures and it stayed in the normal operating zone. Finally I ended up parking at a Walmart and googling stuff.
Eventually I came back out to the Forester and started her right back up with no issues. Idle was good, so I decided I'll head home. As I pulled out of my spot I heard a plastic noise scraping underneath and so I jumped out and checked it out. That's when I discovered the under engine splash guard had melted. No clue why it would overheat in that spot like that.
So, my questions are, Can I get away driving with a big *** hole like that in the splash guard? Should I replace it? and if so where can I get one specifically for the 2006-2008 forester.
And yes, I have tried googling where I can source one. it seems like most websites only have the under engine splash guard for the 09-14 foresters. Are they compatible on the 06-08 foresters?
Pictures have been added.
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From what I posted on your "New Member Introductions" thread:
If you want to reinstall a replacement diaper, they're on the large size, so your lowest cost option might be buying locally from a recycler or wrecking yard.
Bobby...
['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]
@Fanj that looks like good quality exhaust wrap, but the looseness of the wrap makes me think it was added "after" the plastic engine undercover melted. It's very difficult to wrap headers after they've been installed! :icon_eek:
If you want to reinstall a replacement diaper, they're on the large size, so your lowest cost option might be buying locally from a recycler or wrecking yard.
Bobby...
['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]
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