What is it called?

[romanella]

I'm looking for the cover that actually mounts onto the fan shroud, its like a real heavy fabric that covers the entire bottom of the engine bay and protects the engine & accessories (starter, alternator, etc) from flying rocks & debris. From what I remember, it mounts onto the frame in certain spots. The easiest way to visualize it would be to refer to it as something like mud flaps for a large truck, as it is nearly the same material I'd imagine.

Haven't been able to find it anywhere.... Need a replacement, mine is nonexistent anymore, and my engine is getting duuuuusty!

Thanks guys!

[ademster]

They Are Inner Fender Covers

[romanella]

Any idea where I can pick a new one up Adam?

[Jeep4ME]

This would be a dealer only item. A much cheaper alternative whould be to visit local wrecking yard. This isn't something that is sought after so just about every jeep in the wrecking yard probably has one under it.

[ob1jeeper]

On a Wrangler, it's proper nomenclature is; recirculation baffle / splash shield... Made of the same materials that are typically used for the inner fender liner splash shields of many vehicles...

It's actually there for two reasons/purposes;
1- (and the most important here in the desert...) as a cooling aid, to help control the re-circulation of the air that has come across the radiator core, from circulating around the ends of the radiator, and ending up circulating back into the radiators intake air stream at idle... No sense in allowing 175 plus degree air to mix with ambient temperature air, at the inlet of the radiator if you can stop it from happening...

2- as a splash shield to help keep road spash (especially salted slush during the winters) away from the underhood wiring, which even when sealed as best as possible, is always a good idea to try to keep corrosive moisture away from the connectors, as todays powerplants depend mightily on good electrical connections for a variety of sensors...

And it is indeed a dealer item, that you may get lucky enough to find in a wrecking yard (but don't bet on it...)... However, one can be readily fabricated using lightweight (approx 1/8" thick) rubberized sheeting... It will last even longer if you can locate some that is fiber reinforced, so it doesn't tear our around the mountings, so readily...;)

HTH... Good Luck ;)

[romanella]

ob1jeeper, thanks for all the great info. Just wondering if I caj pick up that rubberized sheeting at Home Depot or somewhere like that? It sounds real simple to do myself...