Yeah I got that, what I meant was that heat should be OK as that part is usually closed off with the plastic pieces.
You can run without, it doesn't affect performance but just be very aware of scraping on anything as it will be the oil pan or trans pan that is doing the scraping.
Know your budget is tight, so figure you will be driving without for awhile. If you have a u-wrench it type of Junkyard you might find one there. Otherwise eBay maybe or check the classified for someone parting out a beetle. Not a big demand for the plastic ones as once you see how flimsy they are you really don't want to put another one on.
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