Advice please

[dan1973]

Hi guys this morning I've removed the sump on my 20v prior to an oil change too clean the sump out and oil pick up pipe. Upon removal of the sump I was greeted with a plastic cover/guard covering the conrods. I don't remember my LCr having one of these I no it is an earlier engine on the Audi but do I need to keep it or can it be ditched.thanks guys.

 

[towcestervag]

its a baffle plate to stop oil surge and splash up

 

[sportquattro]

I'ts in there for a good reason so I would definately put it back in there when you reassemble it

 

[dan1973]

Yes I intend too guys, going to get a new one first as the other ain't in the best of shape. Thanks