Hey guys,

I had a rubber mat that used to be pinned up under the car to cover the bottom of my engine as seen in the picture below. It was falling apart so I pulled it out. Does anyone know if this thing is really worth replacing or if it really helps protect the engine much?

 

that is the splash guard to keep elements out of underneath the engine. i've taken it out of the past three jeeps ive owned with no ill effects.

 

It's just a diaper, you don't really need it.

 

First thing I did to my 2000 70k mile XJ was pull that out before the first oil change. I've got just over 100k miles now with no ill effects. It's just a splash shield and not needed.

 

when my trans hose blew off i pulled mine off and never had any problems from it

 

good to know that I dont need it, because mine is falling out

 

That thing has always pissed me off.

 

Thanks for all the input. Glad to see it doesn't seem to be that important. I was definitely tired of that thing hanging down and had to toss it.

 

Its garbage, but if you like to splash through water fast then look into some sort of a alternator shield, i still have to work out something for mine

 

It comes from the factory, but it looks like a Wal-Mart add on when it starts to sag.

 

Yea, exactly. It kept getting in my way last night, while installing my lift, so i just ripped it off.

 

i ripped off mine and put on a skidplate

 

LOL, wouldn't call it a diaper. That infers it needs to be changed....frequently. And everyone know XJ's are "big boys". Sure, they have a few "accidents" but, it's usually attributed to parental relapse. Finally got my XJ potty-trained. No Leaks!!!!!!

Donate it to a YJ owner. They'll need it.