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are those motor splash pans necessary in most cases. my main concern is rain water splash onto the alternator. should i spend some more cash at the salvage yard?

not necessary but considered a recommendation, i have mine off for a couple weeks now and everything is fine, you should be fine with them off but it wouldn't hurt for them to be on, shouldn't be THAT expensive if you look around....