Volvo Splash Shield Dragging

Hi, Volvo 2008 XC70 splash shield (I think) is dragging on the ground, hinging / attached from the front. The car has 222,000 miles on it, I'm about to sell it for a bargain. What are my options? Could I just rip it off and not replace?

 

Yes. Probably held on by a few screws or plastic fasteners, easy to remove those. I would say replace if you were keeping the car. You may find you can epoxy the tabs back onto the splash guard, just get a plastic specific two part epoxy and clean the parts well, might be a candidate for zip-tie stitches for added strength. The splash guard does make a difference on keeping all kinds of shit out of the engine bay.

 

Oh, and this…

 

Thanks for the quick reply. I'll look to zip tie. Looks like the replacement part is worth 15% of the car's value... https://usparts.volvocars.com/p/Vol...ield-PROTECTING-CASING/42845662/31290965.html

 

Is this a hole for a bolt, screw or one of those plastic fender fasteners like what Redfordian mentioned?

 

Yes. I can also drill where convenient to attach in non-OEM places.

 

I guess it's kinda up to you and what the rest of the cars like. If it's a beater zip ties or self tapping screws would work fine. Maybe add a washer to help it from pulling through if you use a self tapper.

 

Man, look at all the fancy Formula One-grade NACA ducts on it

 

That's what I was thinking. What self-tapping screws would you use? Stainless or zinc sheet metal work ok? #8s at 3/4"? And good tip on the washer. A stitch in time, etc...

 

Stainless will hold up better. I think #8s should be fine.

 

Just zip-tied it in two places up front to get it operable before the snow hits tonight. Zip-ties would be the way to finish the job if there were better hole alignments. I think the self-tappers will work great, but was in a rush. I would recommend massive washers.
And quick forensics: looks like the old washers cracked and blew of as the bolts were in place and the shield appeared to be intact. Thanks for everyone's help.

 

Good to hear