Missing Engine Cover ?

[coalminerd]

Hi,
Bought a 2017 MK7 from a private party. Noticed today that it's missing an engine cover (see pic). Is it a big deal to run without it? Is there a used market for these (junk yard, etc.). Just checking to see how important this part is, how fast I should get to work on finding a replacement. Also - anyone have the part number? Otherwise - car is awesome (2017 Wolfsburg trim).

 

[jimlloyd40]

It's perfectly fine without the engine cover.

 

[YamR1rider]

No harm running without one, it's purpose is simply to make the engine bay look neater. I suppose you could argue it also stops road dust etc getting down near all those connectors.

I'm sure you will be able to pick one up used for a fairly cheap price.

 

[morricus]

I took mine off at about 500 miles. I was keeping it in case I sold the car, which is looking increasingly unlikely for the short term. If you cannot find one, I can prob be convinced to sell mine if the price was right.

 

[Subliminal]

ECS has some nice aftermarket ones but they're way too expensive (~$500)

 

[GOLF NUTT]

I removed the engine cover as soon as I got home from the dealer.
And never looking back.

 

[FRANKIEWALLNUTS]

eBay has them used

 

[Desslok]

I'm not sure what looks worse: with the engine cover or without it.

 

[tmw2442]

VW only uses it for sound deadening and aesthetics

 

[GOLF NUTT]

VW only uses it for sound deadening and aesthetics

I also see the engine cover as a cause of early coil and wiring failure because of
heat build up. When a hot engine is turned off? Not sure if this makes any difference.

 

[jimlloyd40]

I also see the engine cover as a cause of early coil and wiring failure because of
heat build up. When a hot engine is turned off? Not sure if this makes any difference.

I've got 100,000 miles on my car and that's in Phoenix with the heat we get and I've not had a problem with heat causing a coil to fail.

 

[volks6]

I also see the engine cover as a cause of early coil and wiring failure because of
heat build up. When a hot engine is turned off? Not sure if this makes any difference.

You should take off the hood since that holds heat in too.

 

[Ecapskcab]

You should take off the hood since that holds heat in too.

Does carbon fiber hold in heat?

 

[jimlloyd40]

Does carbon fiber hold in heat?

Don't worry about the heat.

 

[The Fed]

Does carbon fiber hold in heat?

Yes, and it's a lot more expensive.