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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: FOREST GREEN on 29 March 2010, 20:47

Title: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 29 March 2010, 20:47
I read on here the other day that a golf CL's engine could be covered up with a Polo GTi's engine cover, I'm sure it was Joe who said this. I like this idea very much, surely someone, somewhere knows of an engine cover that can be used on an 8v GTi MK3 and a 16V GTi MK3

Any ideas???
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: VR6-Joe on 29 March 2010, 21:02
Correct, it was me.

Although it's not just the Golf 'CL' and it's not a Polo 'GTI' engine cover either.

The engine cover is from a Polo CL, and will fit any 1.0, 1.4 or 1.6 engine whether it be in a Golf, Polo, or whatever, providing you also get the brackets with the engine cover.

I've fitted one to mine, and it seems I've set off a new trend :laugh:

(http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa29/GCL731Y/Mk3Project/S7002275-1.jpg)

I'm afraid to say that nothing can make a 2.0 8v engine look good. Well apart from a bomb of course.

The 2.0 16v just needs a lick of paint to make it look pretty. I personally like the black and red colour scheme, which is what I did with my VR6...

(http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs145.snc1/5400_1206729127269_1199897708_597758_2833931_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: adamrob69 on 29 March 2010, 21:03
doubt a gti cover would fit??

but the polos of the same age had covers, and they are exactly the same engines....so im sure you can work that equation out!!
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: Wayne on 29 March 2010, 21:06
Polo GTI is 16v so will not fit.
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 29 March 2010, 21:18
So, the general consensus is my engine bay will have to stay looking sh*tty and out dated then  :cry:
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: adamrob69 on 29 March 2010, 21:23
no...like i said the polos of the same year is the exact engine that was put into the golf. Therefore the covers will fit off them polos. Joes first picture is one of those covers. It doesnt cover the engine up..just fills in a few gaps between the head and the airbox!
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: Wayne on 29 March 2010, 21:24
However those covers will not fit a Golf GTI.
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: VR6-Joe on 29 March 2010, 21:31
no...like i said the polos of the same year is the exact engine that was put into the golf. Therefore the covers will fit off them polos. Joes first picture is one of those covers. It doesnt cover the engine up..just fills in a few gaps between the head and the airbox!

This dude has a GTI 2.Slow 8v though unfortunately
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: adamrob69 on 29 March 2010, 21:34
LOL i didnt read the last sentance...i only saw the CL and presumed!
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 29 March 2010, 21:44
I guess what I'm trying to say is

Will this
(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx247/GOLFMK111/POLOMK4.jpg)

Fit in here

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx247/GOLFMK111/Picture016.jpg)
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: VR6-Joe on 29 March 2010, 21:49
lol you friggin numpty, does it honestly look like it?

Look at my picture, the 1.4 and 1.6 engines lean forwards, the 2.Slow leans back like the 1.8
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 29 March 2010, 21:51
Yeah I know  :laugh:, but was hoping someone would come up with a miraculous solution :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: VR6-Joe on 29 March 2010, 21:54
(http://www.caribtechsxm.com/CABLE%20TIE%20BLACK.jpg)

(http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/usa/images-2/duct-tape-rolls.jpg)
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: luke on 29 March 2010, 21:56
damn joe, i didn't know you were a kidnapper..
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: Wayne on 30 March 2010, 00:35
I guess what I'm trying to say is

Will this
(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx247/GOLFMK111/POLOMK4.jpg)

Fit in here

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx247/GOLFMK111/Picture016.jpg)

Nope plus why badge your 2.0 as a 1.6  :laugh:
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: axewielder on 30 March 2010, 09:23
your rubber breather hose on the rocker cover looks abit spazed+ twisted
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: FOREST GREEN on 30 March 2010, 12:34
your rubber breather hose on the rocker cover looks abit spazed+ twisted

HaHa, yeah, its an old pic mate, its all been replaced since then, well spotted though!!
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: Toopay_MkIII_GT on 30 March 2010, 18:39
got excited when heariing about a gti engine cover. us old polo owners have been doin that mk4 polo cl trick for years. used it omn my old mk3 gt coupe. smartens it up no end, gotta get rid of the 1.4 /1.6 lettering tho lol
Title: Re: Engine Cover VR6 Joe
Post by: leigh_harty on 30 March 2010, 20:47
do the smart thing and get a 16v  :cool:

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p119/leigh_harty/IMG_0089.jpg)