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What's the engine cover for?

My 98 Jetta TDI has a plastic engine cover. Can anyone tell me if it serves a useful function other than cosmetic?

JJS

Reply to
John Speth
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3 functions...

1 - cuts down on the noise.

2 - eye candy for the average Joe. 3 - increase sales of the plastic caps that cover the nuts. :)
Reply to
Pencilneck

Some people, like me, think it helps reduce engine noise. Many VW owners have removed their engine covers, but I say, why? There's no downside and maybe it offers some protection.

Reply to
Ken Sternberg

"No user-serviceable parts inside"

Laura Halliday VE7LDH "Que les nuages soient notre Grid: CN89mg pied a terre..." ICBM: 49 16.05 N 122 56.92 W - Hospital/Shafte

Reply to
Laura Halliday

Everything about a TDI is attractive.

Reply to
Ken Sternberg

I'm pretty sure its to discourage numnuts from working on their engines and to get them to ask stupid questions in forums like "What's the engine cover for?"

Reply to
rookie

get them to ask

Hey, great answer! I truly do aspire to be a genius just like you.

JJS

Reply to
John Speth

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