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Mine has been off for a couple of years now. The captive nut collapsed and I used one of those "U" shaped thingny bobs that take a self tapper for a while. The thingny bob is still sitting on the bracket. Yes it is slightly noiser [it is a diesel for heavens sake] however, the engine now has more air flow over the top and yes it runs slightly cooler.
Tony :wheelchair:
Mines been off for a few years too. Took it off to find a vibration and left it off. Not much in extra noise that I have noticed.
Cheers Phil
Took the pesky cover off last night prior to my 280km return weekly shopping trip to town.
Definitely quieter.
Now is apparently running cooler???
About 92c +/- 5degC before, depending on hills, now 85c +/-5degC. with 12degC ambient.
Can't remember where the sensor is, maybe it's getting more air over it?
Terry