{"product_id":"rival-4x4-alloy-engine-bash-plate-isuzu-dmax-2012-2020","title":"RIVAL 4X4 ALLOY ENGINE BASH PLATE - ISUZU DMAX 2012-2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIsuzu D-Max (2012–2020) 4x4 Engine Bash Plate – Aluminium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Protected:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEngine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8.5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're navigating the sandy trails around Moreton Island, the last thing you want to worry about is a rock or hidden obstacle smashing into your engine. Your engine sump is the lowest point under the bonnet and the first thing to contact rocks, logs, and debris on the trail. A punctured sump means catastrophic oil loss and a seized engine — protection is not optional for serious off-roading. 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