Might be a good idea to get some new clips, they're quite cheap. It's
not just a cover, it cuts the noise down too. As does the ones
underneath.
>> Nigel, You were spot on !! checked it with the bonnet open and when I
>> started it up, it popped out....took the cover off ( only one clip
>> holding it anyway) and now its fine...Thanks !!
> Might be a good idea to get some new clips, they're quite cheap. It's
> not just a cover, it cuts the noise down too. As does the ones
> underneath.
I notice that my cover is also loose, and the dipstick keeps coming out.
Question - is the cover important? Can I run the engine with this off?
Secondly, how is the cover secured? There seem to be four bolt heads,
with rubber pads underneath, are these just decorative? Should there be
other clips holding it on as well?
Neil.
Keith Willcocks - 28 Jun 2006 08:25 GMT
>>> Nigel, You were spot on !! checked it with the bonnet open and when I
>>> started it up, it popped out....took the cover off ( only one clip
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> rubber pads underneath, are these just decorative? Should there be other
> clips holding it on as well?
Mine are held with four plastic clips. I lost one last year and got a dirt
cheap replacement from my dealer, he said they sell lots.

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nigel - 28 Jun 2006 20:30 GMT
>>> Nigel, You were spot on !! checked it with the bonnet open and when I
>>> started it up, it popped out....took the cover off ( only one clip
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>
>Neil.
It's a soundproofing cover and also hides the engine a bit, which is
why it's called a "style" cover.
Don't know about 4 boltheads with rubber pads underneath. You still
talking about a 406 HDI??
Neil - 29 Jun 2006 18:14 GMT
>>>> Nigel, You were spot on !! checked it with the bonnet open and when I
>>>> started it up, it popped out....took the cover off ( only one clip
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> Don't know about 4 boltheads with rubber pads underneath. You still
> talking about a 406 HDI??
Yes still 406 HDI, but my description was poor. The "boltheads" I
referred to are the heads of four fasteners on the top of the style
cover, one in each corner. Looking underneath, all I can see are four
soft rubber posts with no visible means of these being able to fasten to
anywhere on the engine. Have some bits snapped off?
Neil.
nigel - 29 Jun 2006 21:05 GMT
>>>>> Nigel, You were spot on !! checked it with the bonnet open and when I
>>>>> started it up, it popped out....took the cover off ( only one clip
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>
>Neil.
Right. The four fasteners are twist to remove type. I reckon the posts
sre broken off. If you lay the style cover back on in the rough
position it should be, then lift it off you will see the broken ends.
They need a 13mm spanner to remove from their fixing holes and
replaced with new posts. On the cover, hold the broken posts and twist
the caps off. Fit the cover in place, and push the caps on, twisting
slightly to lock on. You shopuld feel a slight snap. Test by lifting
the cover gently. The caps should stay on!! The posts are not
expensive.
Chris Dugan - 30 Jun 2006 09:40 GMT
>. Test by lifting
> the cover gently. The caps should stay on!! The posts are not
> expensive.
P.S. Put your hand over the top of the cap and lift one corner at a time
when you test or if it isn't on properly the cap will ricochet off and end
up in the bottom of the engine bay! I found that out the hard way :-(
Chris
nigel - 30 Jun 2006 20:24 GMT
>>. Test by lifting
>> the cover gently. The caps should stay on!! The posts are not
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>
>Chris
Yes, very true.