A ASx877 Member Dec 11, 2005 #1 I think the valve cover(the peice of plastic over the engine?) looks really dumb, does it have any functionial purpose? Can i jsut take it off or will that effect my car in anyway?
I think the valve cover(the peice of plastic over the engine?) looks really dumb, does it have any functionial purpose? Can i jsut take it off or will that effect my car in anyway?
goldwing2000 OG Mazda Mafia : 2004 Mazda3s Hatch; 346,000 mi (sold) 2024 CX-5 CE; 7,500 mi (so far) Dec 12, 2005 #2 It's just a dust shield. No ill effects if you remove it.
B briand805 Member Contributor Dec 12, 2005 #3 ASx877 said: I think the valve cover(the peice of plastic over the engine?) looks really dumb, does it have any functionial purpose? Can i jsut take it off or will that effect my car in anyway? Click to expand... took mine off after turbo instal. In my case it was soaking up lots of heat and retaining it.
ASx877 said: I think the valve cover(the peice of plastic over the engine?) looks really dumb, does it have any functionial purpose? Can i jsut take it off or will that effect my car in anyway? Click to expand... took mine off after turbo instal. In my case it was soaking up lots of heat and retaining it.
D doogie Member : 2006 MS6 Dec 13, 2005 #4 Two things the cover does, aesthetics and engine noise. Other than that, no purpose what so ever. Last edited: Dec 13, 2005
