Thread: Td5 acoustic cover on without the turbo heat shield

Just rip off the acoustic cover. .

i run my D2 without the acoustic cover all the time now.

cheers, Chris

Cant just leave both off?

Yes, I currently have both of them off but I would like to use the noise killer lead lined cover I usually run on top of the factory acoustic cover.

We do a fair bit of touring and I like the 'lack of' engine noise this produces in the cabin.

Might just try it on and see what clearance is there and then check the cover for temp after a run.
Btw it's a Defender so lacking a bit in the finesse dept.

Cheers,
Paul.

IMO those with removed heat shield or engine cover(which is not just acoustic it's thermal-acoustic) can develop more electrical problems cos the radiant heat of the head and turbo can ''tenderise'' wirings, connectors the fusebox and sensors...actually i've had two friends who had to replace the fusebox and both were running without the shields, the MAF sensor can be affected as well.

Hi Paul,

I am intrigued by your mention of this.
Can you pls give some more details about the lead-lined noise-absorbing / blocking shield that you mention?
Is it a home-made device, does it sit on top of the factory acoustic cover, etc, etc.

Cheers,
AndrewMilne

Originally Posted by harro

Yes, I currently have both of them off but I would like to use the noise killer lead lined cover I usually run on top of the factory acoustic cover.

We do a fair bit of touring and I like the 'lack of' engine noise this produces in the cabin.

Might just try it on and see what clearance is there and then check the cover for temp after a run.
Btw it's a Defender so lacking a bit in the finesse dept.

Cheers,
Paul.

I have the acoustic cover on without the shield and no signs of any damage after months like that.

Originally Posted by surfingooner

I have the acoustic cover on without the shield and no signs of any damage after months like that.

Thanks for that.

Good to know.

Cheers,
Paul.