Is the engine cover made of a HDPE plastic? unhingd?

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May 24, 2018 | 04:24 PM

John Jones

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Is the engine cover made of a HDPE plastic? unhingd?

Trying to figure out if the OEM engine cover is made of an HDPE plastic, but cant find any sources or info as to if it is or not.

May 24, 2018 | 05:18 PM

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I peeled back the cover insulation as far as I could without tearing it. Lots of number stamps and the leaper, of course. No content letters. Sorry, just don't know. What do you plan on doing with that info?

May 24, 2018 | 05:24 PM

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Im thinking it is. If it is, it will off gas when heated, and peel any coating or paint applied to it.

May 24, 2018 | 06:04 PM

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One user painted his and we haven't heard any tales of woe.

EDIT: See it here

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May 24, 2018 | 07:44 PM

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One user painted his and we haven't heard any tales of woe.

EDIT: See it here

That cover was hydro dipped. I’m not certain whether it’s been on the car long enough to know how the underlying paint will hold up.

May 24, 2018 | 08:00 PM

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[left]That cover was hydro dipped. I’m not certain whether it’s been on the car long enough to know how the underlying paint will hold up.

Hadn't investigated hydro-dipping, so that was an interesting video. I hadn't heard about the outgassing issue, so I'm not sure if it would be bad enough forever, or just when the part is relatively new.