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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: mossy1969 on 16 February 2013, 12:17

Title: engine cover
Post by: mossy1969 on 16 February 2013, 12:17

hi there just a quick one the engine cover has a rattle and is loose is it easy to take it off to tighten the bolt cheers

Title: Re: engine cover
Post by: bacillus on 16 February 2013, 18:50

You need a bit of a measured tug at the cover as it can be a b*tch to get off. Start at the right rear (when looking at the engine) and pull upwards taking care to hold onto a thick bit of plastic lest you crack the cover.
I suspect one or more of the rubber grommets aren't securely seated into the engine cover.

Title: Re: engine cover
Post by: mossy1969 on 16 February 2013, 22:08

cheers will have a go in morning many thanks

Title: Re: engine cover
Post by: Jimble on 17 February 2013, 01:18

Might be worth trying to push it down first? My mk6 cover comes off dead easy with a little tug but if the TFSI cover is awkward to come off like bacillus says then try pushing it on first.

Title: Re: engine cover
Post by: mossy1969 on 18 February 2013, 06:25

sorted the problem yesterday one of the pop on brackets at the front was loose and is bolted to the engine ,simply tightened it up and put back together ,   jobsa gudun