Fiat Petra - Plastic Cover?

Rai · 18th August 2008, 08:09

Hi All,

I have 2004 Fiat Petra Petrol which to-date has covered around 51000 KMS.

Yesterday I was Driving down from Mangalore to Bangalore at night and it was raining heavily. Suddenly there was a big patch of Water on Road and I didn't notice it & and didn't had time to react. So Car went over water in with big sound of water spalsh and after wards I started hearing the Dragging Sound from Under Body.

I stopped the car and on checking below I realised that the Big Plastic Sheet on the Rear Right Side (near Rear Right Wheel) was cut and was dragging on ground. As a temp Fix I have tied this plastic Sheet to Body so that dragging noise will go away.

Now my Question is:
* What is this Plastic Sheet? and whats the use of it?
* I guess I need to replace it.... What may be the cost?

Your answers are highly appreciated.

Regards
Rai

kapilsharma80 · 18th August 2008, 09:49

can you post some pictures please!!

bottle · 18th August 2008, 09:50

Some photos of the said part might help

suren181 · 18th August 2008, 10:02

Do you mean the Plastic wheel well cover? If so, Do not know the cost of them, though they might not be too expensive. However do know that it is an absolute necessity to have them replaced and soon.

gemithomas · 18th August 2008, 10:33

are you talking about the stone gaurd that runs between the wheels under the doors.? or the plastic covers inside the wheel arch?

vipul_singh · 18th August 2008, 10:51

Rai,

I am am not wrong, you are talking of the plastic cover just ahead of the right rear wheel. That piece is used to cover the fuel filter assembly and is secured by 2 screws.

But yes, pics would sort this out much better.

Rai · 18th August 2008, 13:01

Hello All,

Thanks for quick questions/replies on my Postings. You guys are amazing.

Well, as VIPUL put it rightly, it is the plastic Cover (very hard Plastic) which covers the Fuel Filters and other stuff.
Its not Wheel Cover.
Well, I am not sure if I can focus the camera without lifting the Car. Anywise I will try to post some pictures within next 2 days.

Today morning while going to office, this plastic cover was touching (dragging) on ground and making lots of noise. I couldn't bend it back. Then, I had to take it to a road side mechanic and ask him to cut it and he really strugled to cut this Plastic Sheet (As I said it was very hard plastic) with a haksaw blade.
After Cutting it I can see Blue colored Fuel filter inside...
Regards
Rai

Rai · 21st August 2008, 08:09

Hi All,
Now that I have uploaded the Photo of the Damage, can sombody suggest me as how to go forward. ?
Thanks
Rai

vipul_singh · 21st August 2008, 18:59

I would say get it fixed. If you are not able to find the part with an A.S.S Center, try to get if off a totalled car.

18th August 2008, 08:09	#1
Rai BANNED Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 83 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Fiat Petra - Plastic Cover? Hi All, I have 2004 Fiat Petra Petrol which to-date has covered around 51000 KMS. Yesterday I was Driving down from Mangalore to Bangalore at night and it was raining heavily. Suddenly there was a big patch of Water on Road and I didn't notice it & and didn't had time to react. So Car went over water in with big sound of water spalsh and after wards I started hearing the Dragging Sound from Under Body. I stopped the car and on checking below I realised that the Big Plastic Sheet on the Rear Right Side (near Rear Right Wheel) was cut and was dragging on ground. As a temp Fix I have tied this plastic Sheet to Body so that dragging noise will go away. Now my Question is: * What is this Plastic Sheet? and whats the use of it? * I guess I need to replace it.... What may be the cost? Your answers are highly appreciated. Regards Rai
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18th August 2008, 09:49	#2
kapilsharma80 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 229 Thanked: 87 Times	can you post some pictures please!!
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18th August 2008, 09:50	#3
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	Some photos of the said part might help
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18th August 2008, 10:02	#4
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Do you mean the Plastic wheel well cover? If so, Do not know the cost of them, though they might not be too expensive. However do know that it is an absolute necessity to have them replaced and soon.
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18th August 2008, 10:33	#5
gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	are you talking about the stone gaurd that runs between the wheels under the doors.? or the plastic covers inside the wheel arch?
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18th August 2008, 10:51	#6
vipul_singh BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BLR / Lucknow Posts: 595 Thanked: 833 Times View My Garage	Rai, I am am not wrong, you are talking of the plastic cover just ahead of the right rear wheel. That piece is used to cover the fuel filter assembly and is secured by 2 screws. But yes, pics would sort this out much better.
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18th August 2008, 13:01	#7
Rai BANNED Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 83 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Its a plastic Cover which covers the Fuel Filter. Hello All, Thanks for quick questions/replies on my Postings. You guys are amazing. Well, as VIPUL put it rightly, it is the plastic Cover (very hard Plastic) which covers the Fuel Filters and other stuff. Its not Wheel Cover. Well, I am not sure if I can focus the camera without lifting the Car. Anywise I will try to post some pictures within next 2 days. Today morning while going to office, this plastic cover was touching (dragging) on ground and making lots of noise. I couldn't bend it back. Then, I had to take it to a road side mechanic and ask him to cut it and he really strugled to cut this Plastic Sheet (As I said it was very hard plastic) with a haksaw blade. After Cutting it I can see Blue colored Fuel filter inside... Regards Rai
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21st August 2008, 08:09	#8
Rai BANNED Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 83 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Here is the Photo Hi All, Now that I have uploaded the Photo of the Damage, can sombody suggest me as how to go forward. ? Thanks Rai Attached Thumbnails
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21st August 2008, 18:59	#9
vipul_singh BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BLR / Lucknow Posts: 595 Thanked: 833 Times View My Garage	I would say get it fixed. If you are not able to find the part with an A.S.S Center, try to get if off a totalled car.
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