Engine Cover Missing

[gregozedobe]

If the car is supposed to have one it should come with one. Even if the first thing you do is take it off and store it until it is time to sell the car (the new owner may want it because it looks neater).

[gtimk5]

They stopped em on the Caddys a while ago.
I reckon the motors are pretty ugly without them

[polo_spec_d]

Had a look at the 09 polo pacific yest, It had a engine cover, they are defo telling a porky

[CatonaPC©]

The engine cover does serve a purpose other than for aesthetic reasons. Safety for one; helps keep prying hands away from hot components and also helps avoid oil spills on those same components. It's easier to wipe up some spilt oil from the cover than on any nooks and crannies on the engine.

[gldgti]

just ask for $50 cash back

[Preen59]

The engine cover does serve a purpose other than for aesthetic reasons. Safety for one; helps keep prying hands away from hot components and also helps avoid oil spills on those same components. It's easier to wipe up some spilt oil from the cover than on any nooks and crannies on the engine.

If you burn your hand on engine components you probably shouldn't be sticking your hands in there. People need to start taking responsibility for hurting themselves.

Done right, you shouldn't spill oil. Degreaser and a hose is the best way to clean it up if you spill a bit, too.

[DeanB]

What's the manufacture date on your Polo ? I picked up my GTI on the 18/11/08 from the dealer.

Mine has the engine cover and it was manufactured 29/07/08, compliance plate 11/08 ..... you can't have any/much newer !

Looked up the VIN Number details and it comes up as a MY2009 ... so I think your dealer has sold you a BS story about the 2009 model.

Contact VW Oz direct if your dealer is being stupid about it.

[Transporter]

The engine cover does serve a purpose other than for aesthetic reasons. Safety for one; helps keep prying hands away from hot components and also helps avoid oil spills on those same components. It's easier to wipe up some spilt oil from the cover than on any nooks and crannies on the engine.

It is also for the noise suppression.

[bluey]

My Polo 09 TDI has engine cover. Surely there would be signs that there is meant to be one if it is missing - mount points. Mine simply clips on at the front - two 10mm plastic balls on brackets of front of engine clip into rubber sockets and a rubber grommet at the rear fit s plastic slot in the cover. Removal takes literally 3 seconds.

[Chipped]

Does it matter? Besides, the engine is better off without, less heat-soak.

Is this true? I don't care how the engine looks but I'm all for a cooler engine bay.