Anybody recognise this?

[nybongo]

My wife is in Kent (Sutton) tonight, catching a ferry in the morning. She found this under the bonnet not attached to anything. Does anybody know what it is and whether its important?



from somewhere between the starter battery and air box (central plastic box?)
cheers,
NYB

[Simon Jones]

It sits in front of the battery and seems to act as a baffle for the air intake. Sorry, don't have a picture to hand.

[nybongo]

Thanks for that. Any idea how its supposed to be attached or whether its required?

She reckons it goes here, which would tie with what you say.

[g8dhe]

Yup here is a photo;


I think it helps keep water from coming thru the front grill and splashing across the battery and its terminals. Not sure how its fixed, but those two holes are suggestive!

[missfixit70]

The 2 holes attach to the heater air intake ducting via plastic scrivets, I usually poke the battery end between the battery & the clamp upright.

[maxheadroom]

It sits in front of the battery and seems to act as a baffle for the air intake..

I concur

will not be any problems without it

[nybongo]

Thank you all for such quick responses. Its much appreciated.

[jaylee]

The 2 holes attach to the heater air intake ducting via plastic scrivets, I usually poke the battery end between the battery & the clamp upright.

Like this...!

[missfixit70]

& if you need the scrivets, Simon Jones can supply them

[nicstrike]

i think they are specially designed to flap & rattle around! at least thats all ours did 'till i wolloped a gert big cable tie around it and that was with the clips in place!!

[jaylee]

i think they are specially designed to flap & rattle around! at least thats all ours did 'till i wolloped a gert big cable tie around it and that was with the clips in place!!

I packed the scrivet holes out using plaster raw plugs, the damn thing wont come off now...