Engine Covers
03-25-2006, 03:14 PM
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Engine Covers
So i popped the hood today as i was cleaning and saw that there were a couple plastic covers on the engine block etc..
Is it better or worse if any if i remove those? maybe heat reduction cuz i do live in AZ.
06 Balt Ls Coupe..
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Is it better or worse if any if i remove those? maybe heat reduction cuz i do live in AZ.
06 Balt Ls Coupe..
thanks guys
03-25-2006, 08:46 PM
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you wont notice a difference either way...I removed mine because it looks better without it...really opens up the engine bay once theres no more plastic covering everywhere.
03-25-2006, 11:06 PM
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Won't matter whether it is there or not. I'd leave it since it helps keep the engine clean, but GM could have gone a long way with some simple valve covers instead of the freaking plastic picnic table!
03-25-2006, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mi6_
Won't matter whether it is there or not. I'd leave it since it helps keep the engine clean, but GM could have gone a long way with some simple valve covers instead of the freaking plastic picnic table!
I saw a video with some guys who were in charge of the Cobalt program. They were so proud of the engine bay. They thought it looked great. Idiots.
Even without it--the Ecotec is not a pretty engine. Look at an RSX.
I noticed more sound with mine off. In addtion to sound reduction it will trap heat more then being uncovered.
03-26-2006, 05:10 PM
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well then it seems apparent that i will leave mine on.
a question for the guys who have painted them..
what type of paint do you use? dont u have to use a high grade polymer that is heat resistant, cuz i know it can get pretty hot down in the engine bay?
a question for the guys who have painted them..
what type of paint do you use? dont u have to use a high grade polymer that is heat resistant, cuz i know it can get pretty hot down in the engine bay?
03-26-2006, 09:25 PM
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well i do have to agree that the normal plastic looks better off, but i would like to know from the guys who have painted them what kind of paint they use? cuz imo i think that it looks better painted and on, then off.
feedback apprecciated.
feedback apprecciated.
03-26-2006, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by AZCobalt19
well i do have to agree that the normal plastic looks better off, but i would like to know from the guys who have painted them what kind of paint they use? cuz imo i think that it looks better painted and on, then off.
feedback apprecciated.
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the plastic doesnt get hot enough to need engine paint, but if ur worried, go with that
sand it, prime it, paint it
i dont know why there are so many ****** threads about painting plastic
03-26-2006, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Halfcent
The main purpose of that cover is for acoustic insulation. Ecotecs are noisy engines. I have polished my valve cover and it looks great.
However, I don't have the patience to put in the work so I was actually thinking about painting mine as well. Are there any heat issues w/ the paint?
04-02-2006, 11:45 AM
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my covers are off now. when i installed my injen intake it took away part of the plastic cover so it looked like crap with it in. whats the point in the covers anyhow. if GM wanted such a pretty engine they shoulda just created some heat resistant flowers and some **** like that. so when you pop the hood you see a garden. lololol
04-02-2006, 12:04 PM
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Yeah, sorry I didn't respond faster, I forgot I posted in this thread. I used 2 coats of primer, and then 2 coats of HIGH-TEMP red spray paint. You can get the high temp at any auto store. Autozone is where I got mine from. I'm about to do a few touch-ups on mine because my ******* forgot to use clear-coat so now it's getting dirty all the time.
But yeah, use 2 coats of primer (15 minutes between each coat to let dry) then after the last coat of primer wait about 45 minutes, and then start on your first coat of high temp. (30 minutes between each coat on this paint). And repeat. Like I said though, don't forget to use clear coat afterwards, that's where I basically screwed up...
But yeah, use 2 coats of primer (15 minutes between each coat to let dry) then after the last coat of primer wait about 45 minutes, and then start on your first coat of high temp. (30 minutes between each coat on this paint). And repeat. Like I said though, don't forget to use clear coat afterwards, that's where I basically screwed up...