Do I really need to install the oil baffle plate when I rebuild my 2.0? How important is it? And where can I get the rubber mouldings that go around it? Thanks in advance.

It's important only if you plan to make turns .................... Reuse the old rubber profiles. If you don't have them, I may, for financial consideration TBD, be able to find a good set in the parts mountain ................................... The Cap'n