What's this?!?

[Damian.H]

Noticed this under the drivers engine mount on my 172 P2, but my 172 Cup doesn't have it...what is it and what's its purpose?

 

[mantis946]

It's believed to be for engineer regulations in regards to vibration, it can be removed without issues (Requires removal of top engine mount to access the bolt)

Weights quite a bit for it's size.

 

[Damian.H]

Thanks a lot! Looks like a big lump of heavy metal. My Cup doesn't have it and there seems to be no issue there. Think I'll remove it! Thanks again

 

[gez 172]

If its not doing any harm there, I wouldn't bother going through the hassle of removing it

 

[Damian.H]

I know but now it's in my head and its a big heavy lump....! Next time I'm spannering under the bonnet I may remove it!

 

[gez 172]

If your car isn't stripped out to just 'bare with one seat' then your not going to notice any different what so ever by removing that.

 

[Damian.H]

I know, but something to do in the future