964 RS engine cover
964 RS engine cover
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rs 911

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72 posts

239 months

Monday 5th February 2007
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is it worth removing engine cover..premature engine wear? good for cooling.. is it easy to take off

rubystone

11,254 posts

289 months

Monday 5th February 2007
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You mean the undertray?..If so, then yes, I'd recommend you remove it to reduce heat build up which can lead to premature wear of the exhaust valve guides

fergus

6,430 posts

305 months

Monday 5th February 2007
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also, if you have a slight oil leak, then over time, as the sponge type material on the back soaks up the oil, you are creating a potential fire risk. If this catches fire, you may as well just stand back and get some steaks out, as you won't have a lot of luck putting it outhehe It will probably increase the noise of the car a bit on noise tests though.

rs 911

Original Poster:

72 posts

239 months

Monday 5th February 2007
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yea sorry,undertray thanks for advice..is it easily removed?

fergus

6,430 posts

305 months

Monday 5th February 2007
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easiest if it's up in the air (i.e. on a ramp), but otherwise a ratchet with a 10mm (from memory) will do to undo the 8 or so bolts that hold it on. You could probably do it on a jack, but make sure you're using axle stands rather than relying on the jack alone!

If you are Dom and you go badger hunting, and park it in a hedge, if the car is upside down, that would also grant really easy access hehe

rs 911

Original Poster:

72 posts

239 months

Monday 5th February 2007
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haha i will try the first way thanks again