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MCDC18
24th June 2004, 12:55 PM
Not sure if this has already been covered, but I want to take off the engine cover to my 2.2 to reveal it in all its glory. I assume the engine cover is just for aesthetics and has no real prupose?

I can't see any obvious screws or latches. Has anyone already done this?
Aus-SRi
24th June 2004, 01:02 PM
quite simple to do it you just pulls it off, yes im being 100% serious its that simple. its held on by 4 lugs, thats the best way i can describe it, they are in each corner of the engine cover. THIS IS ONLY FOR THE 2.2, with thw 1.8 its held on by a couple of TORK screws. Helps this was of help
MCDC18
24th June 2004, 01:06 PM
Awesome - thanks for that. Will try later on tonight!
Nem
28th June 2004, 10:58 PM
Remove your oil cap first.
Aus-SRi
29th June 2004, 09:42 AM
ooops:) forgot to mention that lol
Molky
29th June 2004, 06:11 PM
I got rid of the engine cover on my 1.8, it looks like an engine now!
Seus
29th June 2004, 06:51 PM
did u take a picture, just interested
do u like the look better?
Molky
30th June 2004, 10:32 AM
I'll take a pic tonight I'f I get I around to it, to me it looks heaps better
astra_city
4th July 2004, 09:42 PM
Molky - did you ever get the chance to take a picture of your 1.8 with the cover removed? I'm really interested how it looks, if it looks good then I might do the same for mine!
Molky
5th July 2004, 10:35 AM
sorry, not yet, I kind of forgot about it :roll: until I saw this thread pop up again, ill do it tonight
GOZOFF
5th July 2004, 11:40 AM
Hmm...I like it with the cover on better oh except for the ecco writtin on it. Cause the alloy head is very bland to look at inless you were to paint it :lol:
astra_city
10th July 2004, 02:57 AM
Molky - no worries, if you could just post it up when you get a chance that'd be great :)
Molky
10th July 2004, 06:05 PM
Here's what the engine looks like naked, I like it better that way, once again sorry it took me so long :oops:
sunny
10th July 2004, 06:41 PM
it looks a bit too bare for my likings
NUTTTR
11th July 2004, 12:13 AM
Damn, and i thought the 2.2L was ugly!!! That's worse!!! lol......
still, at least it looks like a real engine :)
dug74
11th July 2004, 12:25 AM
well im glad my new corsa C already came with the OPEL cam cover..
sunny
11th July 2004, 07:51 AM
well im glad my new corsa C already came with the OPEL cam cover..

does it ??? pic please
dannysport18
12th July 2004, 01:14 AM
the VX220 has no cover on it and that looks nice :twisted:
M40COO
12th July 2004, 08:59 PM
That would look really trick, if you polished it up :)
Anonymous
14th July 2004, 05:24 PM
I was thinking of a custom aluminium engine cover :twisted:

Can't stand this plastic POS. Cheapens the car.
Jass
14th July 2004, 05:30 PM
That would look good
Anonymous
14th July 2004, 05:33 PM
only problem is heat generation. Cover has to act as a heat shield as well. Thinking of using heat tape on the underside of the cover, stop heat from escaping, and routing ducting from the grille under the cover. Shoul eliminate any heat produced, more effective than OEM plastic too.

Anyone interested, refer to my post in the how to section in regards to airboxes.