The metal skid plates are easier to remove and put back on than the plastic ones (after the initial install). I need to get one for the Tiguan as it has a plastic oil pan.
The Golf belly pan was lost years ago after hitting too many driveways and parking lot curb stops. I replaced it 2 years ago as the fender liner was also toast (another crub) and any standing water hit by the RF tire ended up on the serpentine belt causing the p/s to stop working for a few seconds. The new one was hanging off again a few months later. I put it back on this Thanksgiving, but my son said it rattled. I took it off again at Christmas and secured the fender liner to the core support to keep the belt dry. I should have bought the full metal jacket protector while they were available.
If full oil pan and engine bay protection is what you crave for your MK4 VW then this Deluxe Combo for the MK4 Golf, GTI Jetta,GLI R32, and New Beetles is it!
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