my first post, apologies if this has already been covered, but I searched and couldn't see it.

I like to see a clean, neat engine when I open the bonnet. I have a 2005 Super 8 (I believe the XJR engine is the same) and there is just a slab of black plastic. I expect it is there to muffle sound or keep the rain off.

Can I just remove this cover and give the top of the engine a clean and polish, or is there more to it than that? Will it matter if I leave it off?

TIA

 

Welcome to the forum PigletJohn,

Most engines are covered with plastic mouldings nowadays. Designers do it give a 'cleaner' look.

They also play a part in airflow and cooling but may not be critical. Members with the same model will be able to advise.

When you get a minute, please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST section and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham

 

The engine cover reduces intake temps well not the cover but the heat shield under it.
I covered this in stage 1 intake tubes thread along with test results

Cheers
34by151

 

thanks, the heat soak thread is interesting. I was looking under the bonnet of an X308 super recently, and his engine looks much prettier and more purposeful than my X350 except that it opens the wrong way.

I may take the cover off just to see how it looks, but if the intake air is going to get needlessly hot I suppose it had better stay.

Will do an intro later.