Shimsteriom

Master Procrastinator

• Dec 16, 2015

• #1

Besides the obvious, does the Disco TD5 acoustic engine cover serve any other purpose? I had a new clutch master cylinder fitted today and it was right up against the engine cover. The result of this was serious vibration in to the cabin, so I have removed the cover, to find that the vibration has gone and the engine sounds no louder.

 

sierrafery

Well-Known Member

• Dec 16, 2015

• #2

It has thermal isolation purpose too

 

Shimsteriom

Master Procrastinator

• Dec 16, 2015

• #3

So am I likely to cause any damage to the surrounding components in the engine bay by leaving it removed?

 

sierrafery

Well-Known Member

• Dec 16, 2015

• #4

Not in the winter but the engine might run cooler if it's cold outside and that affects consumption

 

jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Dec 16, 2015

• #5

Shimsteriom said:

Besides the obvious, does the Disco TD5 acoustic engine cover serve any other purpose? I had a new clutch master cylinder fitted today and it was right up against the engine cover. The result of this was serious vibration in to the cabin, so I have removed the cover, to find that the vibration has gone and the engine sounds no louder.

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engine cover or cover over bell housing ,if it vibrated after refitting it wasnt fitted correctly,but wont hurt if its missing