What is the thing at the front of an F4R engine for?

[len_beach]

The bit that juts out from under the engine cover? I am sure I have seen one that has been removed and it just appears to route wires.
Can I whip mine off as it looks pants.

 

[Da]

*edited*

 

[pete172]

think it is the fuel rail protector but not 100% sure.

just know it gets in the way when trying to get to the oil filter

exhaust manifold is at rear of engine

 

[len_beach]

So it doesn't have any 'real' purpose so could potentially removed?

 

[benji&eka]

its the fuel rail heat sheid, and its fitted for that purpose.
does'nt stop it being a pain in the arse tho LOL

 

[len_beach]

LOL @ the edit Daz. saving face eh?

Benji&eka: Would it not be wise to remove it then in that case? Is the fuel rail inside the shield ie. at the far end in the cut out section?

 

[benji&eka]

yup, and no i'd leave it on, its easy enough to remove when you need access (for oil filter and such like)
yeah but no but LOL

 

[biojo]

i was told its because the car has a plastic fuel rail and is there to protect it in the case of a front end smash.

it can be removed , but wouldnt like to be near it if u ever do crash it

 

[benji&eka]

^yep, that too iirc

 

[len_beach]

Think I may leave it then. It just looks so shite. I might spray it satin silver

 

[hkka]

I will only remove it when oil change, more space access to the oil filter.

 

[Ali]

Looks fine...don't see what's so ugly about it. Don't the 182's have a further cover on that? plastic bit?

 

[biojo]

Think I may leave it then. It just looks so sh*te. I might spray it satin silver

erm u could polish it up then itll be nice n shiney

turns out same as the inlets polished if done right i believe