mpesik

Hi there. Doe's anyone know why there is no rear- right splash guard? At least on my 88 s4? Mike.

ErnestSw

Do you mean the fender liner or a hangy down splash guard like on a truck?

mpesik

Hi there.,Ernest Sw. I mean the rear of the right rear fender. The opposite side has one, but mine no-go . Iv'e heard of this before . Thanks - really for replying. Mike

John Struthers

If you look at the area in question, there is really nothing to protect.
The fuel filler neck & gas tank body protect the marker light, more or less.
The fuel pump/filter. cover takes care of the rest.
FWIW
My son's 81' and my Weissach, 82' are configured without the splash shield as well.

ColinB

I think John is right. My '89 doesn't have one either but I believe they were fitted from about '91 onwards. Perhaps just for cosmetics.

Colin
Cape Town

Bill Ball

There was no liner in that wheel well until 91, as I recall. It is true that the earlier cars do have more road noise from that area, but the liner isn't needed for protection. Some have mentioned trying to retrofit the newer liner, but the part is rather expensive, of course. In any event, you aren't missing the liner.

Old & New

I believe its being left out had to do with the concern of trapping fuel vapors in the area. I guess they changed their mind about it when they realized that moist road dirt eventually covered everything in there and promoted corrosion.

mpesik

Thanks for all the info. Mike

drnick

i think it is needed. my 86 began to corrode around the fuel filler and ive seen other cars with the same problem. having gone to the expense and trouble of correcting the corrosion i will put some form of liner in there - probably something off a non porsche in a breakers yard.