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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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My front left wheel well is cracked and when I lock the steering one direction the tire snags on the plastic and makes a loud popping noise. My real concern is the problem getting worse when I lower it. How do I fix it, duck tape didn't work lol.
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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new wheel well plastic or remove or duck tape
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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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I thought the wheel well was part of the fender. Where are the screws/tabs located? Are there any negatives to taking the well off?
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Take the tire off & you'll see all the screws holding the plastic inner fender well in place.
Had both of mine off last winter & it was easy to do.


Probably not really any 'harm' in taking it off, other than having more dirt, slime, & grime get up into the engine bay in a couple areas a little easier.
No big deal really as most of the engine is still protected pretty well without the plastic liner.

Find a replacement on Ebay or the local salvage yards.
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Took off mine 3 years ago. Might hear a little more rode noise but thats it. Doesnt even getting any dirtier for some reason.
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Thanks just wasn't sure if it was there for a reason like the air dam
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Old Oct 24, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Thanks just wasn't sure if it was there for a reason like the air dam
It will alter the aerodynamics of the car. It just held on with screws and plastic rivets. Parts of it are attached to the fender.

I don't recall what kind of plastic it is, but odds are that a body shop can weld it for you. (with a plastic welder)
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