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Title: Would a boken engine cover like this effect performance?
Post by: holepunch on January 05, 2013, 02:24:21 pm

I've just successfully replaced my PCV valve however I noticed that the underside of my engine cover is broken.  As it contains the air filter will a hole in this location cause a problem?  If yes any ideas how much a replacement engine cover costs?

Thanks in advance.

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Title: Re: Would a boken engine cover like this effect performance?
Post by: zerolag on January 05, 2013, 02:53:47 pm

I very much doubt that will make any difference. Replacement covers are very expensive, at which point its probably worth while getting an aftermarket CAI.

Title: Re: Would a boken engine cover like this effect performance?
Post by: Bane on January 05, 2013, 02:56:34 pm

*COUGH* ducttape*COUGH*

 :grin:

Title: Re: Would a boken engine cover like this effect performance?
Post by: RedRobin on January 05, 2013, 03:05:40 pm

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The air goes through the filter box on its way onwards, so I would say that any hole in the filter box is neither good for performance nor for stopping unwanted debris.

I advise that you duck-tape it immediately until you decide what other option to choose.

Title: Re: Would a boken engine cover like this effect performance?
Post by: Hedge on January 05, 2013, 04:07:23 pm

It will only affect performance if it is after the MAF.

Duck Tape FTW!

Title: Re: Would a boken engine cover like this effect performance?
Post by: martziniuk on January 05, 2013, 08:04:25 pm

I don't think that crack is even in the air intake tract, so it should have no effect on performance.