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Engine cover :(
« on: December 02, 2011, 04:36:25 pm »
Took ages to get my engine cover off (to fit new air filter), a lot of hassle just to change filter :(, but now I can't get the cover to fit back on, it won't pop back on any tips ??

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Re: Engine cover :(
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2011, 04:45:41 pm »
Have the plastic grommets broken. VW now do rubber ones to replace them. I needed a couple so changed them all for not much more than a quid, think it is 5 maybe 6 in total.

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Re: Engine cover :(
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2011, 04:47:58 pm »
Make sure the 4 rubber grommets are secured in the air box (one or two may still be on the poles on the engine).
Lubricate the inside of the grommets with silicone grease to make it easier to remove next time. It should just slot into place with a little downward force.
Without traction power is nothing!

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Re: Engine cover :(
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2011, 04:56:28 pm »
The engine covers on the gti's suck.

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Re: Engine cover :(
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2011, 06:10:34 pm »
Ive had same problem today had to take it of to check Dv (looks ok) and it took me ages to put back on its hard working lining the lugs back up.

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Re: Engine cover :(
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2011, 06:21:37 pm »
I had this problem last weekend fitting my new DV...
Check the rubber grommets haven't come off with the cover, if they have put them back on the four points on the engine. Put a bit of wd40 or Vaseline around the grommets and the engine cover points, it will fit back on much easier. The cover will come off easier next time.

After ages of bashing banging and tantrums, finally realised why! Doh!   :ashamed:

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Re: Engine cover :(
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2011, 06:59:05 pm »
Yes been there banging and thumping at it so have just left it sitting there just now :( will have another go tomorrow with some lube ( don't know if that sound right lol ) cheers guys.

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Re: Engine cover :(
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2011, 09:17:51 pm »
as above for putting it back on bit of lube, and always find it easyer to remove the cover if you warm the engine up first :smiley:

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Re: Engine cover :(
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2011, 09:43:27 pm »
WD40  :happy2:
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