PITA rubber padding on top of engine

horsepower_and_hounds · 03-10-2018, 05:47 AM

Do you guys fine it a PITA to pull the thing out and put back? How many of you leave it there or leave it off?

Just curious.....maybe it's just me

Endeav · 03-10-2018, 09:22 AM

After removing mine twice, once for the JB4 install, and another to remove the DME, I decided to never put that foam back in.

Getting it out wasn't the hardest thing in the world, but getting it back in its normal position so that the engine cover sits normally was nearly impossible.

NO_USER_ · 03-10-2018, 01:47 PM

You gotta be EXTREMELY careful and take your time with that piece...

So fragile and as you said PITA.

Mine ripped in half, I think I started a tear in it...and the shop that did my spark plugs tore it in half. When they put it back, my cover didn't snap in at all 4 points. Frustrated.

I purchased a new molded foam piece from ESS Tuning....fo $100 LOL.

Next time if it needs to be removed, I will remove the cowl and all plastic parts above it. BUT when I reinstalled the new one I was able to without removing anything or damage anything, so it definitely is possible just gotta go really slow.

I prefer it to always be there, lol idk why.

horsepower_and_hounds · 03-10-2018, 02:44 PM

Curious what the purpose is....sound proofing? Yea mine tore trying to put it back it, such a tight fit and so many pieces poking up into it. They install i on top of engine before the body goes on so it is an easy install

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NO_USER_ Captain 538 Rep 752 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: . iTrader: (2)	You gotta be EXTREMELY careful and take your time with that piece... So fragile and as you said PITA. Mine ripped in half, I think I started a tear in it...and the shop that did my spark plugs tore it in half. When they put it back, my cover didn't snap in at all 4 points. Frustrated. I purchased a new molded foam piece from ESS Tuning....fo $100 LOL. Next time if it needs to be removed, I will remove the cowl and all plastic parts above it. BUT when I reinstalled the new one I was able to without removing anything or damage anything, so it definitely is possible just gotta go really slow. I prefer it to always be there, lol idk why.
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horsepower_and_hounds Brigadier General 1836 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Curious what the purpose is....sound proofing? Yea mine tore trying to put it back it, such a tight fit and so many pieces poking up into it. They install i on top of engine before the body goes on so it is an easy install
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