Hi
Successfully did an oil and oil filter change over the weekend, thanks to guidance from this forum and a You tube video!
When removing the sump guard to get to the sump plug, I came across a compacted fibreous cover surrounding the sump on the bottom and four sides. There is a big hole in the bottom for for the sump plug.
Any ideas on what the purpose of this cover is - sound insulation, guard against thermal shock when sump gets into contact with cold water, heat guard against turbo pipe nearby, or what?
Regards Snorkie
Pretoria
South Africa

Its a noise suppression device, similar to the injector sock and cover plate on top of the engine. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

You should not have it as its for the Antarctic model to keep it warm.  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Maybe the car started off in Scotland ?