Do I need my splash shield/ Bottom engine cover?

[sandbagsniper]

1.9 16v CDTI prefacelift
I want to remove the whole splash shield from under the car permanently. Is this likely to cause future issues?

I do oil changes, and servicing on axle stands and the cover is always in the way. It is a pain working around it. I am trying to find a water leak at the moment and can't see under the car. Also when I drop a socket head etc, it drives me crazy.

[Leemarksmith]

They're just there to help with noise levels so up to you

[John LE]

take it off if you want

[cont1204]

Yup just pull it off. Makes it much easier when you inevitably drop a screwdriver or torx bit down there - at least it hits the floor then!

[Leemarksmith]

Bad enough with the CDTI rad pack size, dropped a wrench down the gap and it was a right pig to get out, this is without the bottom shield, just the normal bumper part lol.

[stret]

ive took it off every car ive ever had including my 1.9 cdti 16v vectra as you said just a nusiance and normally end up hanging off at some point anyway, as for the noise i didnt notice any different really

[Jonathan333]

I dont think you will need it so get it on eBay and sell it for some cash

[sandbagsniper]

Cheers Guys. That is coming off then.