sp00k

Well-Known Member

• Jul 27, 2013

• #1

Do those plastic engine cover things reduce the noise any? Think my next job will be sound proofing. I know you can do lots with matting and kits (and I will be). I just wondered if a cover was worth the cost.

Cheers.

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Jul 27, 2013

• #2

Yes, probaby made more difference than any other single thing I've done to try and reduce noise in me tratter

 

the_wolf

Well-Known Member

• Jul 27, 2013

• #3

Do you mean the rubber cover that goes over the rocker cover and manifold? No it doesn't make any difference.

I know you can get 'noisekiller' blankets for over the engine but I've no idea on their effectiveness

 

Landyfox

Well-Known Member

• Jul 27, 2013

• #4

Hi Sp00ks - Yup. It made an enormous difference on my old 200TDi - I would urge everyone to invest in one if they do motorway miles.

 

mark-d

Well-Known Member

• Jul 27, 2013

• #5

you can normally pick them up for a fiver at the shows i got one last year

 

lucifus

Active Member

• Jul 28, 2013

• #6

It's a pretty heavy lump of rubber/plastic stuff. I imagine it must make some difference. Even if it doesn't, it still makes the engine bay look a bit better IMO.

 

sp00k

Well-Known Member

• Aug 5, 2013

• #7

Well I got one, I think it's made a difference, but of course she is still a noisy beast! Engine bay certainly looks better and a bit more of this century.