Thread: Accoustic cover, yes or no?

it doesnt make all that much difference as the heat is still trapped by the engine bay...

I got rid of mine while servicing and left it off but then Mines a deefer and I consider the acoustic coverings of the td5 to be about 2kg of crap that if offloaded lets me carry a couple more beers before i go overmass.....

Ok in reality I took it off cause I like to hear my engines that way when they start to whipser that something might be going wrong I can pick it up and investigate before they chuck a tantrum and try to excrete important parts out the side of the block.

Thanks mate, have to agree with your point about listening to the engine. I almost sub conciously analise any noise i hear thats out of the ordinary.

Also, i hate the fact that when you open the bonnet all you see is plastic.

Would it be worth installing vents to help improve airflow out of the engine bay? Was thinking long the lines of something similar to the "gills" on the side of the new Rangies? Or would the result not be worth the effort?

The cover is actually a decorative plaque to hang in the garage. Mine has been in there for 2 years now.