That horrid engine cover

[breaker morant]

Must serve a purpose I suppose.

Any drawbacks to removing and how easy (or difficult) is it to do so (05MY monaro)?

[jamiep]

Looks worse without it imo.

[PepV8]

Mine has been in the attic for nearly a year now.....
I hate plastic engine covers but it seems to be the way with most modern cars nowadays to cover up the business end of the car.
I've been told by Roger @ Monkfish that it doesn't do anything and he removed it for me when I had my Sport Pac done.
There are only a few nuts to remove anyway, so I'm sure you can do it yourself easily enough.

[Yorkkie]

took mine off nearly 3 years ago and fitted twin covers, you can see them in my profile picture

Andy

[ukvoyager.info]

I like to see whats going on (cables, connectors, plugs and so on) so took it off just after I got it.

Easy peasy and it is only 4 screws.

[Boosted LS1]

The ls6 vette covers are much nicer if you don't mind having Corvette emblazoned on them.

[ringram]

Its like the modern footballer. Its basically a homosexual item, like makeup etc.
Wear it as you will

[jayrockwell]

Does it help stop heat buildup to any degree by removing it?

[ringram]

Yes.

It stops children burning their hands on hot things, thats about it.

Edited by ringram on Tuesday 13th May 23:09

[jayrockwell]

Note to self...one more job to do....

[jayrockwell]

Hold on a minute Ringram...you just edited...does that mean it makes a diference to my engine or not?

[jayrockwell]

TTT for anyone who knows if the cover affects engine temp (even if only in a miniscule way).

[ringram]

Yes it traps heat, bin it.
Or at least store it for another day.
I like to see the engine as well. Not some plastic piece of rubbish.

I edited my post due to dyslexia and typo's

[Monnington]

Monkfish sell the twin covers which look a lot better, bit pricey for just cosmetics though.

I would suggest ebay, but I got out-bid on the last set so don't want anymore competition..

[ringram]

I like to see whats there, so I can check for leaks, disconnected injectors, sensors etc.
Mind you probably more likely to snag the connector off in the first place without it there