Do I really need this engine cover?

Ddays

Hooked

• Jun 29, 2016

• #1

Any consequences to ditching this cover? Doesn't really hurt anything but does it really provide any benefits? Maybe keep some water from accumulating around the intake area when driving in the rain is all I really see...IDK...whattya think?

 

NevadaZielmeister

Caught the Bug

• Jun 29, 2016

• #2

I am curious myself.

 

benatc1

Hooked

• Jun 29, 2016

• #3

Ddays said:

Any consequences to ditching this cover? Doesn't really hurt anything but does it really provide any benefits? Maybe keep some water from accumulating around the intake area when driving in the rain is all I really see...IDK...whattya think?


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I took mine off about 3 years ago, mainly because it was an extra step in service and inspection. zero issues since havent noticed anything different either, I do live in Reno, NV so its hard to say about the water accumulation but i dont think it would be an issues either way.

 

mudmobeeler

Caught the Bug

• Jun 29, 2016

• #4

I think for the most part it is "supposed" to be there for sound deadening but not 100% sure on that.

 

Kilroy

New member

• Jun 29, 2016

• #5

It's not like we have a distributor, take it off[emoji51] it's just for looks.

 

Clifford33

Caught the Bug

• Jun 29, 2016

• #6

Maybe to keep some dirt and mud off of the engine? Haha good question.

 

DWiggles

Caught the Bug

• Jun 29, 2016

• #7

Heat shield at a minimum. Keeps the paint on the hood from fading in the long term. :thumb:

 

jeeeep

Hooked

• Jun 29, 2016

• #8

I was told it replaces the heat/sound padding usually found on the hood.
If you remove it you won't notice much difference but over time you may notice the paint heat fade in that area.
you can order the hood liner, it's about $85

 

13_gecko_rubi

Caught the Bug

• Jun 29, 2016

• #9

It's for heat a little but mainly for noise deadening. Take it off and the engine will be noisier. That's it. The liner under the hood is for noise also and heat moreso. The new ones still come with it on the more premium models.

 

Ddays

Hooked

• Jun 29, 2016

• #10

Thanks for all the answers. Kinda what I figured regarding the sound/heat but didn't really think about the paint fade..
Meh, probably just throw it back on....

 

Flat Top

Member

• Jun 29, 2016

• #11

I can never get mine to secure back into place after changing the oil. I just kind of "Sits There" now.....

 

Clifford33

Caught the Bug

• Jun 29, 2016

• #12

I don't have to take mine off when I change the oil.

 

Rottenbelly

New member

• Jun 30, 2016

• #13

I took mine off and threw it in storage after I put the hood vents on.

 

wayoflife

Administrator

Staff member

• Jun 30, 2016

• #14

13_gecko_rubi said:

It's for heat a little but mainly for noise deadening. Take it off and the engine will be noisier. That's it. The liner under the hood is for noise also and heat moreso. The new ones still come with it on the more premium models.

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This right here is the correct answer ^^^^

That is all

 

Ddays

Hooked

• Jun 30, 2016

• #15

wayoflife said:

This right here is the correct answer ^^^^

That is all

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Thanks - I haven't noticed any difference at all without it over all of the tire & road noise...