My bro's '83 5-spd. Diesel has a pan installed.  I don't know if the '82
Diesel had one.  I'd leave them off if the only issue is to keep the
works free from road debris/splash.

-Dana-

> Deutsche Methode (DM) is less present on this vehicle than anything I have
> yet seen on a German product. Serviceability apparently is no longer on the
> list of design criteria. A protective metal under pan requires the removal
> of four bolts and tweeking of the plastic bumper for clearance so it will
> drop to access the oil filter. Mine Got!!!
>