Plastic Engine Covers - just for looks?

[buster]

Originally Posted By: KrisZ
The insulation underneath the engine cover is long gone on my 2006 Mazda 3. It started deteriorating about 4-5 years into the ownership. Once I noticed it falling apart, I removed all of it.
I still keep the cover on, as it provides protection from water and salt for the ignition coils.


I may do the same. So you removed the insulation from it and still use it?

 

[buster]

I just tore the rest of the insulation out and am using just the plastic cover. Looks better than way.

 

[Lightninrod]

I took mine off of my Jeep Grand Cherokee with its 5.7l Hemi V8 and it stays off. Engines(at least V8s) should be seen and admired not cloaked in anonymity.