New Under Engine Cover.
I know many love the OE full under engine cover discussed here on the forum but for my Wife’s Tucson I installed an under engine cover from Ali-Express. I found the fit was perfect, design looked good and plastic material was almost 5mm thick. So when I found they also made a cover for the MK7 GTI I purchased it to try. For $140 I thought the cost was low enough in case I did not want to use it. I have had the cover for a few months but with nice weather I installed it today.
Cover arrived in a bag type shipper. All hardware needed was included. I wanted to use stainless steel bolts and washers so took the bolt kit to Lowe’s and matched the parts. I used my home made ramps to lift the car. Enough room to do the job but jack stands might be better for more room, but I like the safety of my ramps.
Compared to OE half cover. OE is more like a small aero cover
Road side.
Engine side
Engine side close up.
The cover, like others blocks half of the dog bone mount. Not sure why they do not just mold around, so I marked as best I could and cut around. Turned out ok, off a little. When you are old, reading glasses do not help a lot under a car.
I did have to trim a little around my Audi brake disc cooling deflectors. Not a lot.
golfdave, this is for you!
I added 5 anchors on the front lip. None mount to the frame but does reinforce the front. Used two types of fasteners. This was not part of purchase parts. I added these. Took some time as I had to drill holes, install bolt clips and line them up.
The three new back end bolts use existing bolt locations. Nice these are in place.
I think it looks good. Fit is great.
I though the cover might be touching the ECS oil pan but there is about a 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch air gap.
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