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Old 02-05-2015, 07:46 AM
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I want to make or get splash shields that keep all the mud out of my engine I dont have time to be pulling my spark plug wires out because of muddy water every time I go on my monthly weekend thrashing with friends

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Old 02-05-2015, 07:47 AM
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Don't go through deep water then
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Old 02-05-2015, 07:48 AM
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Its puddles lol
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I want to make or get splash shields that keep all the mud out of my engine I dont have time to be pulling my spark plug wires out because of muddy water every time I go on my monthly weekend thrashing with friends
if your getting water in your spark plugs Ya need to stop. Your going to hydro lock that engine

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Don't go through deep water then
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Its puddles lol
a small puddle can still hydro lock a motor
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I have the 2.3l and the plugs sit in this space thats like a bowl so I find tons of stuff in there I even had a birds nest once I found it because it smelled like breakfast lol quite the mess
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Old 02-05-2015, 07:53 AM
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I never run it under water I just wanna know if there is a company out there that makes a splash shield to keep all kinds of debrees from entering the engine compartment

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And also if anyone has done it yet id like to see their setup for ideas
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I have the 2.3l and the plugs sit in this space thats like a bowl so I find tons of stuff in there I even had a birds nest once I found it because it smelled like breakfast lol quite the mess
are your splash guards still in place?
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Old 02-05-2015, 07:59 AM
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are your splash guards still in place?
There are only two flaps but those are on either side of the wheel wells
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There are only two flaps but those are on either side of the wheel wells
well then take a piece of rubber mat and secure it over the spark plug holes.
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Old 02-05-2015, 08:05 AM
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Ill try that

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But im probs gonna make some splash guards that keep the rest of the engine clean too i just have to find the time and money to do that as I am still in highschool and I also work part time at toyota
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