Thread: D3 2.7 Acoustic cover questions

The left one (driver side) is mounted on a bracket that is screwed to the timing cover and other is a post that is screwed onto one of the valve cover studs.
I can get pics for you tomorrow.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

The left one (driver side) is mounted on a bracket that is screwed to the timing cover and other is a post that is screwed onto one of the valve cover studs.
I can get pics for you tomorrow.

Thanks, I'm keen to get it sorted out and not sure what to search to buy the missing parts.

Any idea on the rubber grommets in the engine acoustic over?

Originally Posted by plaven

Thanks, I'm keen to get it sorted out and not sure what to search to buy the missing parts.

Any idea on the rubber grommets in the engine acoustic over?

Have read they are not sold separately to the entire cover as I am also missing one. Shouldn’t be impossible to match or enquire with a wrecker.

Missing one creates no detectable problem.

Why you are missing the front posts is another question.

I think if you went to a Ford dealer you might get the grommets individually.

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Have read they are not sold separately to the entire cover as I am also missing one. Shouldn’t be impossible to match or enquire with a wrecker.

Missing one creates no detectable problem.

Why you are missing the front posts is another question.

The engine was replaced by the seller prior to buying, I'd say the posts weren't put back on.

I'll run down my options with a wrecker.

Not having the posts is a bit of a concern as the cover is sitting flat on the engine and vibrations are wearing on softer rubber components.

I don't know how much difference the acoustic covers make to d3 but when I owned my d2 I turfed them.

1. it didn't appear to make a scrap of difference to the sound or engine temperature on or off

2. the number of times it had to come off for any one of a myriad of d2 minor under bonnet repairs it was better off in the shed.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

I don't know how much difference the acoustic covers make to d3 but when I owned my d2 I turfed them.

1. it didn't appear to make a scrap of difference to the sound or engine temperature on or off

2. the number of times it had to come off for any one of a myriad of d2 minor under bonnet repairs it was better off in the shed.

It makes a noticeable difference to the nvh, I left mine off for a month after my repairs and it significantly quieter with it back on.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

It makes a noticeable difference to the nvh, I left mine off for a month after my repairs and it significantly quieter with it back on.

Plus hides and protects the dogs breakfast of wiring and piping on top of the TDV6.