Description
Overview:
This Shield for Villiers C45 Industrial Engine is a Genuine Villiers OEM component designed to protect vulnerable engine parts on the C45. Built in robust metal, it acts as a barrier against debris, grime, and incidental contact, helping the engine maintain stable performance and extend service life. The form factor follows the original factory specification for a precise fit around the C45 assembly points, supporting correct airflow and safe operation. Supplied as unused old stock, it may show age-related marks such as tarnishing or storage dirt, but remains structurally sound and fit for service. Ideal for owners, restorers, and maintenance teams working on Villiers C45 engines used in stationary plant and machinery.
Key Features:
- Genuine Villiers part for assured compatibility with the C45
- OEM reference 41097 for confident identification and ordering
- Durable metal construction to withstand workshop and site conditions
- Helps shield internal components from debris and abrasion
- Supports engine longevity by reducing exposure to external elements
- Factory-style fitment for straightforward alignment and mounting
- Stable geometry to maintain clearances and airflow around the engine
- Suitable for restoration projects requiring period-correct hardware
- Unused old stock (NOS): may have cosmetic ageing, not affecting function
- Practical, serviceable replacement for worn or missing originals
Typical Applications:
Used on Villiers C45 industrial engines powering static or portable equipment such as generators, pumps, mixers, compressors, and light plant. Suitable for refurbishments, preventative maintenance, and repairs where guarding is missing or damaged. Helps keep contaminants away from the engine area in workshops, farms, construction sites, and hire fleets.
Also known as:
Engine guard, cowling, shroud, guard plate, housing cover, debris guard, splash guard, protection plate, engine casing, safety guard.
Fits Models:
C45
Alternate Part Numbers:
41097
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 41097 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Villiers |
| OEM No. | 41097 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Engines |
| Fits Brands | Villiers |
| Key Features | - Genuine Villiers part ensures C45 engine compatibility - OEM reference 41097 for easy identification - Durable metal construction withstands harsh conditions - Factory-style fitment for precise alignment - Shields engine components from debris and abrasion |
| Fits Models | C45 |

