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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: jasona1989 on 15 July 2010, 18:43

Title: engine cover
Post by: jasona1989 on 15 July 2010, 18:43

i have 2.0 turbo, the engine cover is very tight to pull off, is there an easier way?
i've tried lubricating the rubber mounts

Title: Re: engine cover
Post by: Spaced on 15 July 2010, 18:46

I saw a video on youtube showing you how to remove it, haven't got the link try doing a search.

Title: Re: engine cover
Post by: bacillus on 15 July 2010, 19:21

Quote from: Spaced on 15 July 2010, 18:46

I saw a video on youtube showing you how to remove it, haven't got the link try doing a search.

I suspect that he's got it off as he states that "I've tried lubricating the rubber mounts".

I use silicon grease on the rubber grommets and that makes the cover's removal much easier.