Ceejay29 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hi all, Does anybody know the socket size I require to remove the engine cover? The car is at home and I am at the garage tools at the ready! Going to prep it for paint this week, the car will be sat outside with out the cover on (bonnet closed of course) I presume this will be ok? My guess is that it is for aesthetics and minor protection. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockwize Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 My car didn't even come with an engine cover, think its mainly for aesthetics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Yes that's what I thought as many remove it and fit the rare JDM cover for extra bling. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 either 10mm or 12mm Ceejay. I have a rare JDM and it looks really nice. It does mean you have to keep the engine bay clean though or it looks a little out of place! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 10mm Socket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockwize Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 What's this rare jdm cover? Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 What's this rare jdm cover? Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockwize Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Ooo pridy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Ooo pridy Not that expensive either and available in black too if that chromes too bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike k-g Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 sorry to jump on your thread guys...but where sells these RareJDM covers? Mike K-g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 JDM covers look amazing if you can restore and maintain the rest of the engine bay. A lot of work needed if you are going to run one IMO - dont think I am man enough. The ARC cover that is pictured in the photograph above, would that fit the K&N Typoon kit (ie the box that houses the air filter itself) as the carbon fibre cover I have is a bit tatty? So I returned with the 10mm socket and found myself chuckling as soon as I saw the strut brace....how did I not consider the fact that I runs over the top of the engine bay and inhibits access to almost every nut and bolt! A job for another day I think...one at the garage One positive is the fact that I got to have a sneaky peak at the old mans project...which is coming along nicely I must say. Who can guess what it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 sorry to jump on your thread guys...but where sells these RareJDM covers? Mike K-g I'd try asking Chris at Tarmac Sportz if he can help you get one. He did a group buy on these before; http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/63528-rare-jdm-engine-cover-group-buy-99-delivered/page__hl__rare @Ceejay29 ~ No idea about the ARC cover sorry but I'm guessing your old mans project is a Mk1 Ford Escort by the looks of the rear wheel arch (although could be a Mk2 possibly ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 I knew I should have hid a lot more of it. Correct GM, Mk1 Lotus twin cam that might actually be finished this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I knew I should have hid a lot more of it. Correct GM, Mk1 Lotus twin cam that might actually be finished this summer. Well if you had hidden much more of it then guessing would have been a lot harder. Should be a cool car when it's finished. Maybe post some pictures of it in the summer if your old man doesn't mind sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Ceejay can't believe you have a full garage and 2 poster lift but displaying such aversion to grafting😳😜😜😜 Taking the strut bar off and then plastic engine cover is under 10mins jobbie! Don't put it off and get more stuff done mate. Your dad can help😇 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceejay29 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Haha I would love to spend my weekends at the garage, we have so much work to do on the car, the parts pile is building! The issue is keeping the lady happy! We don't have the tools at the house either so a ten minute job means driving to the garage first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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