Author Topic: engine cover removal guide? (Read 16822 times)

matsu · « **on:** May 16, 2009, 08:05:16 pm »

i fancy having a glossed engine cover-just the centre section-is there an idiots guide to do this?

bearing in mind what a numpty beginner i am!!

many fanx
matsu

WhiteGTI · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2009, 09:07:11 pm »

This may help you:

http://www.evoms.com/WebSiteUsers/evoadmin/install/MKVFlowInstallInstructions.pdf

Follow the guide up until the "Remove Engine Cover" stage.

To remove the actual cover, start with the top right and pull both upwards and outwards (towards the front of the car). With some force, this will eventually come off. Then pull from the bottom right, then bottom left, and then finally top left, until all rubber grommet thingies have come apart.

Hope this helps

VC · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2009, 09:51:34 pm »

before you begin pulling on the cover....... pad your face

stealthwolf · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2009, 09:51:42 pm »

clicky

bacillus · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2009, 11:56:47 am »

Don't forget to swear loudly when pulling as the first removal is a b*tch.

Also lube the grommets before you replace the cover for easier removal next time.

matsu · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2009, 12:08:50 pm »

thats bloody marvelous as usual. great feedback and help!
matsu
hmmmmmm will hit this,............on a slightly better weathered day

stealthwolf · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2009, 12:54:54 pm »

Don't forget to read my write up when I did it clicky.

SteveS · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2009, 01:14:21 pm »

i find starting from bottom right is easier as u can get some leverage.

matsu · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2009, 09:52:35 am »

lmao at stealths thread but oh hang a min thats means it will be an ars of a job for me!

why can i just take off the centre panel to paint it lol.
thanks for all the advice..... oh....
can i drive about without the cover untill the painting done or not?

looks like it will be bank hol wkend. that gives me two days if starting sat nite to get it all done!
fanx again guys.
matsu

bacillus · « **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2009, 12:58:52 pm »

Quote from: matsu on May 18, 2009, 09:52:35 am

can i drive about without the cover untill the painting done or not?

Not recommended as the cover houses both the air filter and MAF sensor.

stealthwolf · « **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2009, 06:59:21 pm »

You should be able to remove the centre silver plastic bit to paint it if you want but the rest, as stated above, forms part of the air intake and has MAF sensor.

Hedge · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2009, 08:19:57 pm »

It is possible to remove the centre plastic bit BUT the lugs that go through are melted over to secure them on the other side.

The other side is only accesible by removing the air filter housing.

The best thing for removing the engine cover is to do it while the engine is still warm.

matsu · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2009, 09:07:35 am »

thanks guys
so i can remove the plastic bit to paint over a few days if i replace the overall cover.
and then i,ll have to refix the newly painted cover from underneath.... somehow?

thanks again

matsu

Hurdy · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2009, 01:54:47 pm »

Just about to do the EVOM's intake fitting as it arrived half an hour ago. Garage FTW in this weather though

matsu · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2009, 11:51:21 am »

so i have to undo all the bits each side before yanking and swearing.
anyone re attatched to plastice middle after they have unmelted the lugs?if so how did you re fix them/?
thanks again the help
matsu