was ... engine-cover on my 1992 GT-II

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was ... engine-cover on my 1992 GT-II 

I think its what Mercedes calls a belly pan.  Even if its fiberglass, it will keep water off of the power steering belt, improve airflow under the car, and maybe reduce engine noise.  I think Mercedes claims its for noise reduction.

Bill

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I would not call that part a skip plate. Early VWs came with skid plates 
covering the oil pan, they are three or four bars of metal, suitable to 
defend against mini boulders and large rocks. I have one in the backyard 
right now on Al's old 1.6 block from his 79. 

This thing is an 'under engine cover' to coin a phrase, more like an air 
dam than protection, and something I have been mocking up for over ten 
years.         Off and on. ;]