[Jerrycpny]

(2000 SLS) So, I ran over this in the street in front of my house. It's some kind of cover from underneath the front of my car. I have no idea how it came off.

Then this other piece was dangling off from underneath the front passenger side - just underneath the headlight. It was connected to rubber hosing.

Anyone want to let me know what I'm dealing with?

Thanks very much in advance.

 

[MoistCabbage]

What pictures?

 

[Submariner409]

Re: What fell of my car? Pictures

No pictures, but you probably lost the lower air deflector - a 4+ foot wide panel that goes across under the radiator and bumper area.

Spare plastic rivets at the Help! racks in parts stores or $8.50 a box of 25 at a Fastenal franchise.

No idea on the rubber hose thing ..........

 

[MoistCabbage]

Yeah, but what's hanging from rubber hosing on the passenger side?

 

[Submariner409]

I wonder if he has two AIR pumps ???

 

[MoistCabbage]

I can't think of anything else on that side with rubber hosing. Was twin pumps a Cali emissions thing? Or certain years?

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Yup, that's an A.I.R. pump cover. And the air deflector that sub described.

 

[Jerrycpny]

I can't get it in until Monday. What kind of repair am I looking at? Is this a "don't drive til fixed" situation?

Thanks again. You guys are amazing.

 

[MoistCabbage]

You can drive it, just don't drive in the rain, or near any puddles. Water will kill the pump. If the pump and cover are undamaged, mechanics wire can be used to reattach the cover. Otherwise, you'll need a new pump and cover.

 

[thu]

You can also get the fasteners for the big lower air deflector at your local Lowes DIY Home Center. That's where I got mine. The have a selection of automotive fasteners for a very reasonable price. Plus, you can get them on weekends....