960 '97 undertray

dent · Post by **dent** » 01 Dec 2009, 08:56

My undertray fell off and all the tabs holding it all together has broke off.
question is, do i *really* need the undertray or can i just do without?
thanks in advance

Post by **billofdurham** » 01 Dec 2009, 11:50

The undertray is there to protect the engine from surface water being thrown up and shorting out the electrics. It also gives some protection to the bottom of the engine against other hazards on the carriageway e.g. debris.

Bill.

danr960 · Post by **danr960** » 01 Dec 2009, 15:10

In addition to what Bill states, now this was on my '85 240, lost the cover in early December and did not replace it, by the middle of Feb., my steering rack had developed a horrendous leak, the seal where the column attaches had blown, the cause was heavy corrosion on the shaft of the rack, which I figured was from road salt being splashed into it. Maybe it was just coincidence, but I would go with being on the safe side. Replace it, it is cheap insurance.

DanR '94 964 345,000 (111,000 on the new engine)

dent · Post by **dent** » 04 Dec 2009, 15:43

thank you for the responses. i've called a few wrecking yards near me and they don't have any.
would anyone know where i might be able to order one besides the dealership?
thanks in advance

Post by **billofdurham** » 05 Dec 2009, 11:25

Have you tried Erie Vo-Vo, link at the top of the forum?

Bill.

reverend · Post by **reverend** » 21 Dec 2009, 12:03

Yes, you want it. Without it you have no protection from splash/debris under the engine, but I seem to remember that your air-guide attaches to it, so without it you can't have the airguide.

I believe FCPGroton has them, and I even think that you can get the VOlvo OEM one for next to nothing - check with your local dealer (to save on shipping) or getvolvoparts.com armed with a part number.

Before you order, ensure you still have the airguide, the three screws and spacers for it (they go into the A/C condenser) and whatever other little pieces you might need.

If you've lost the front bumper lip, it's time to order that one too.

http://photos.robdiesel.com/viewer.php? ... imgid=4541 (the prior pic shows the car without the lip)

Post by **atxf4i** » 21 Dec 2009, 14:08

I bought mine on ebay.