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Old 03-01-2010, 03:30 PM   #26 (permalink)
ChrstphrR
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Schwartzejetta - '00 Volkswagen Jetta TDI GL
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Originally Posted by COcyclist View Post
That is a nice thing about well designed belly pan/rear diffuser. It doesn't really change the appearance of the car.

FWIW, I replaced the plastic lower engine cover with an aluminum skidplate and added coroplast extensions in front of the front tires. Perhaps a used Mk IV engine cover could be modified for a Mk III?
There are plates made for the Mk II/III as well, at least, also in aluminum.

I quick checked dieselgeek.com stateside, they don't list one, however, up in B.C., Canada, Evolution Imports does.

Panzer Skid Plates by www.dieselgeek.com

Evo Imports - Volkswagen Skid Plates

Checking with a local stealership or perhaps, one of the folks on Vortex or TDIclub that have access to the parts system (ETKA) could look up and see if there's a stock pan available in plastic, or steel.

The two pans that they show at Evo Imports are quite different sizes, and likely they would be different mounting points for the two different chassis.

As COCyclist would know, the mounts for the Aluminum Mk IV pan mount on the suspension crossmember at the back, and on two posts off the frame rails up front. The plastic pan from the MkIV mounts differently, sort-of tucking in with the side skirts and the front valance under the bumper.

Buying the sized AL plate, or fabricating your own would probably be better than starting with a Mk IV part fitted to the Mk II or III chassis.
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