4.0l engine covers.

onfire · 12-03-2007, 12:03 AM

Never seen one, so chances are they dont exist. Is there an aftermarket or a Ford built engine cover for the 6 cylinder AUs?

JC · 12-03-2007, 12:53 AM

You mean something like the Tickford cover the AU2/3 XR8s and T series got? Then the answer is no. If you mean something else, the answer is still no.

AU2PWR · 12-03-2007, 11:16 AM

What about making One dude .. Wouldnt be Hard , Get an XR8 one and Attack it with the Grinder

StealthAu · 12-03-2007, 12:28 PM

what for? to trap heat and waste time when working on your car?

JC · 12-03-2007, 12:46 PM

The V8s have one to hide the coil pack etc. On the I6, most of the ugly stuff is hidden away anyway, so ned real need for a cover at all. But it wouldn't be too hard to modify a V8 one to suit, but at around $200 for an engine cover, it's not a cheap heat retaining mod.

AU dude · 12-03-2007, 02:23 PM

What about that plastic thing that covers the drive belt and power steering reservoir, I know its not an engine cover, but if you spray it up a nice colour it might make the engine bay more presentable...

mattp · 12-03-2007, 02:23 PM

If you want to make your engine bay look better powder coat / paint / polish your rocker cover. There's many on here who've used one of these options to good effect.

**Mechan1k** · 13-03-2007, 01:26 AM

The E-series serpentine belt/PS Pump cover does make a difference ... and makes it look cleaner.

If i can come across a 2nd hand rocker cover ... I might get one painted up nice.
But at the moment ... the engine bay is filthy ... being a work ute though it will remain dirty ... I can't remember the last time it was cleaned underbonnet.

mattp · 13-03-2007, 01:40 AM

I6 rocker cover's are cheap from the wreckers if you want to get one to play around with, anything from $15-30 will get you one.

**Mechan1k** · 13-03-2007, 01:46 AM

Hmmm ... well ... next time I am at the wreckers I might ask about one and see if they have one ... I have an idea

AU2PWR · 13-03-2007, 07:15 AM

Would be good to see one of the XR8 Ones on there , like covering the Injectors and stuff..

Hmm ???

au2sw · 13-03-2007, 08:19 AM

why cover a rocker cover that can look like its been chrome dipped? have a look at this thread....
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=90266
one of the guys has done a fantastic job
http://www.aufalcon.com/cgi-bin/inde...act=item&i=166
i love the engine bay in this one, considering doing it to mine, but perhaps a different colour on the intake manifold.

AU2PWR · 13-03-2007, 10:11 AM

Why . Its the inevitble question , why Try , Ill Try it ,

**Uncle_Ken** · 13-03-2007, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Hmmm ... well ... next time I am at the wreckers I might ask about one and see if they have one ... I have an idea

Ok I'll ask... What your idea?
Uncle Ken

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Bucknaked · 13-03-2007, 01:30 PM

I got a spare VCT rocker cover that is powder coated black. Was going to put it on my car, but no so sure now. I think I prefer the red cover

JefXR8 · 13-03-2007, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

You mean something like the Tickford cover the AU2/3 XR8s and T series got? Then the answer is no. If you mean something else, the answer is still no.

So i guess thats a straight out no jc

AU2PWR · 13-03-2007, 02:14 PM

What , so your telling people not to try it because of the Hot air ... Fair Enought , it would still look cool thoughh

**Mechan1k** · 13-03-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

I got a spare VCT rocker cover that is powder coated black. Was going to put it on my car, but no so sure now. I think I prefer the red cover

Have seen this rocker cover .... and it does look bloody good too with the spears on the top rubbed back and shiny too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Ken

Ok I'll ask... What your idea?
Uncle Ken

I am going to stick with the green rocker cover look (being EGAS) ... but the green is going to be slightly different though .... I'll see if i can get a spray painter to do one up with a candy apple through it ... but still keep it a fairly dark shade.

Also looking at doing a few underbonnet items in a metallic silver (I am looking at getting an aftermarket intake done and then getting it powder coated in ametallic silver as well .... so will be getting rid of some of the black items under there.

All comes down to costs really .... and what I can remove easily (or what parts I can get as replacements easy/cheap).

Bucknaked · 13-03-2007, 09:03 PM

It's here in the computer room. I might get inspired one day to put it on.

JeffAU1 · 13-03-2007, 10:10 PM

Hmmm Complete HIMBO question, but is there anything you have to look out for when buying a rocket cover ? I know mine is AU6 non-vct, but apart from that i mean...

Like can they be worn and i need to check this before buying ?

And do i just buy new seals from FORD ?

**Mechan1k** · 13-03-2007, 10:19 PM

make sure there are no cracks in the casing ... that would be about all.
The cleaner the better though.

If getting powder coated though ... it might get beadblasted on the outside first so it will get rid of most marks/impurities.

Your standard rubber (I think it is rubber) gasket should be fine as long as it is not leaking prior ... it can be reused.