Reinforcement plate under motor

Steeler · 04-13-2016, 05:14 PM

I have completed a lot of gasket replacements this winter which meant removing all under trays including the reinforcement paste under the motor.
I have ran the motor in the garage while on jackstands with zero apparent leaks.
I am ready to set the car down on its wheels for a run this weekend.
Is it safe to leave the reinforcement plate off for a short shakedown drive?

The HACK · 04-13-2016, 06:36 PM

Yes. The plate is there to add chassis rigidity if I'm not mistaken. A short shake down sans the brace isn't going to be a huge issue.

inTgr8r · 04-13-2016, 06:39 PM

^ whs
I have done it several times.

Steeler · 04-13-2016, 06:42 PM

Thanks guys

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