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Engine Cover
« on: August 19, 2015, 08:29:41 pm »
Has anyone modded their existing Engine cover to fit around a CAI. I have fitted a Ram Air intake as below and wondering how dificult it is to mod the existing cover


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Re: Engine Cover
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2015, 08:43:53 pm »
Lots have moded their OEM Covers. Just a quick search....

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,11138.0.html

.....AND clean your bay, looks like a sandpit!!  :signLOL:
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Re: Engine Cover
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2015, 08:47:51 pm »
Lots have moded their OEM Covers. Just a quick search....

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,11138.0.html

.....AND clean your bay, looks like a sandpit!!  :signLOL:

Thanks and yes it needs a clean. As you noticed can you recommend a good cleaning method as I presume a powerful jet spray can be dangerous

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Re: Engine Cover
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2015, 08:56:57 pm »
Get a Audi TTS engine cover and get it modded it look's the dog's,here's mine.


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Re: Engine Cover
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2015, 09:04:20 pm »
Get a Audi TTS engine cover and get it modded it look's the dog's,here's mine.



Does look good but I would say the cover cost a bit initially

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Re: Engine Cover
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2015, 09:04:40 pm »
^^^ Like that............(I would, it looks exactly like mine!  :laugh:). They are about £100 inc fitting bolts.


Lots have moded their OEM Covers. Just a quick search....

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,11138.0.html

.....AND clean your bay, looks like a sandpit!!  :signLOL:

Thanks and yes it needs a clean. As you noticed can you recommend a good cleaning method as I presume a powerful jet spray can be dangerous

Jet wash will be fine.

Use any APC and agitate with a brush then jet wash off. If your worried about Battery, fuse box, CAI filter etc then cover with a plastic bag.

Run the engine first to warm up and also after to help dry out IMO.

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Re: Engine Cover
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2015, 09:44:37 pm »
I did using a Dremel with cutting disc...don't worry about the melting...it will peel off quite easily afterwards:



You want to leave the two rear mounts and take away only what you need to for clearance and if needed add support for future removal:
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