Extra pieces after oil change. (1 Viewer)

[dtomala]

I know the cover is from the oil filter and I’m done fiddling with it. It’s rusted andthe bolts are stripped. I just ripped it out. Is it really necessary anyway?

The other long foam piece was stuck between the oil filter and cover. I pulled it out from under there. I assume it fits under the radiator. What is its purpose? Should I replace it?

I have a suspicion the truck will run just fine without these parts but it never hurts to check!!!

 

[kwon-offroad]

Put the cover back on.

 

[YotaWagon]

The foam is to direct air flow onto the radiator, and to reduce vibrations. A lot of people have removed it. I've never heard of issues arising after someone has removed it, but it was there for a reason.

 

[ramangain]

As long as you don't have extra plugs or oil filters, and the engine has 6-7 qts of fresh oil, mechanically you'll be OK

 

[medtro]

The other long foam piece was stuck between the oil filter and cover. I pulled it out from under there. I assume it fits under the radiator. What is its purpose? Should I replace it?

I have a suspicion the truck will run just fine without these parts but it never hurts to check!!!

The foam should be on the skid plate. I am sure your cruiser will run. Will it run fine? May be. It depends on your definition of fine.

 

[crimsonaudio]

It'll run just fine without the foam - mine was delivered completely rotted (basically gone) and I drove it for a while before I ordered a Slee skid plate. Motor ran perfectly, no cooling issues, etc.

 

[dtomala]

Well, I drilled some holes and zip-tied the oil filter cover back into place, and said the hell with the foam. running better than ever! Thanks all...