Under Engine Cover Protection?
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T6 Dave's Dad
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That thread is for top engine covers
There is one about the bottom under tray here
https://www.t6forum.com/threads/under-tray-for-engine.25/
I will get a price for them but due to the size postage costs will not be cheap so not sure if we can offer any savings over going to your local main dealer
There is one about the bottom under tray here
https://www.t6forum.com/threads/under-tray-for-engine.25/
I will get a price for them but due to the size postage costs will not be cheap so not sure if we can offer any savings over going to your local main dealer
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Nice catch @Pauly, thank you very much for correcting my mistake and I apologize for not having opened the thread that I referenced
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@Walski, the measure in this instance IMHO is how much value one places on the exposed sump etc and the possible engine damage that can ensue if the sump is holed . Clearly you valued the protection against the potential for disaster 
. It is difficult to understand why such trays are fitted to Kombis and not panel vans since both are likely to be used in similar circumstances and exposed to the same risks .
and the possible engine damage that can ensue if the sump is holed . Clearly you valued the protection against the potential for disaster . It is difficult to understand why such trays are fitted to Kombis and not panel vans since both are likely to be used in similar circumstances and exposed to the same risks .
I agree @T6 Dave's Dad, I tried to play that card with the dealer and for a while (while the part was on order) I thought they were going to cover the cost but alas, when it came down to it, they said panels don't have it as standard so I had to pay. I do feel much happier knowing it's fitted.
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Good question.... I don't think so but I've not retrospectively looked for it in the options list..... who knows what the hell they might call it!!!!
You can definately order it and have it fitted. Not sure how much they would charge to fit it but I wouldn't pay more than 'don't want to get my hands dirty money'..... it took me about 5mins to fit.
You can definately order it and have it fitted. Not sure how much they would charge to fit it but I wouldn't pay more than 'don't want to get my hands dirty money'..... it took me about 5mins to fit.
On the DSG box it's not 'IF' it's holed as VW have kindly put two there already...!
Pure and simple penny pinching from the VW accountants - I doubt theirs many DSG panel vans as opposed to kombis which may be why the guard is fitted on them, and probably more owner drivers who'd actually check. The slots on the gear are fully exposed to all the debris from the front wheels being angled forward and down. Without the guard it's only a matter of time before something ends up in there thats not welcome.
The dealers ekat shows the guard on the system but the UK importer has decided not to supply Panel vans with one, hence being down £150 after paying £35k for a so called premium product.
Even on a manual theirs still a lot of exposed components so I'd recommend any one with a PV to fit one-it's just four bolts and a one clip.
Guessing these went up in VWs new year price increases, main dealer retail price for the tray and fixing bolts is £168 + vat/£202 inc vat
I can match that price but not better it as our discount is pretty much what it will cost to post it out, if you want one let me know or may be worth trying your local main dealer where you bought the van moan at them and they may offer you a bit of discount ?
I can match that price but not better it as our discount is pretty much what it will cost to post it out, if you want one let me know or may be worth trying your local main dealer where you bought the van moan at them and they may offer you a bit of discount ?
