who removed their VVTI engine cover? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Yawesh · 01-14-2009, 10:45 PM

was thinking if it would ok to remove it and drive without it

i was thinking it could be cooler for the engine

m911gt · 01-14-2009, 10:51 PM

yeah, won't hurt anything

DFA · 01-14-2009, 10:58 PM

Won't hurt at all. Can't think it will do a whole lot of good either but what the hell

SilverBack · 01-14-2009, 11:16 PM

Does removing it actually help keep the engine cooler (you know, because the cover is off so there wouldn't be like a "warm blanket" effect)?

Yawesh · 01-14-2009, 11:24 PM

danx ppl

TOUGEghost · 01-14-2009, 11:24 PM

The cover seems to be for noise suppression (and hiding the wiring mess) more than anything else. My engine seemed louder after I took it off; but after a few days I got used to it and didn't even notice it anymore.

gid · 01-15-2009, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TOUGEghost

The cover seems to be for noise suppression (and hiding the wiring mess) more than anything else. My engine seemed louder after I took it off; but after a few days I got used to it and didn't even notice it anymore.

when I removed the plastic engine cover on the 2000 Chevy PRIZM ( Corolla ) to replace the P.C.V. valve , I decided to leave the cover off to see if would help it run cooler during the summer and the valve noise got louder . Put the cover back on and got quieter . Did this several times to double check and remained loud without it , especially when on the interstate ( high speeds ) . The other 1/2 noticed it as well and told me to put it back on , which I did

. If you do remove it , pull out the plastic push ins of the engine cover out when the engine is cold , otherwise they'll break off in the pre-drilled hole of the valve cover . Learned this myself , had to use a sewing needle to pry it out and buy another push in at dealer . Luckily not too expensive and had them in stock . I think it's usually a special order item .

gid · 01-15-2009, 01:28 AM

if traveling in heavy slow moving traffic it may be worth it to help it remain cooler . Then use a synthetic as well to help tame the noise with / without the cover . All in the ears of the beholder

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Yawesh · 01-15-2009, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOUGEghost

The cover seems to be for noise suppression (and hiding the wiring mess) more than anything else. My engine seemed louder after I took it off; but after a few days I got used to it and didn't even notice it anymore.

never mind then, i alraedy think the yaris is loud already......i can now imagine if i removed it

01-14-2009, 10:45 PM	#1
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	who removed their VVTI engine cover? was thinking if it would ok to remove it and drive without it i was thinking it could be cooler for the engine

01-14-2009, 10:51 PM	#2
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	yeah, won't hurt anything __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

01-14-2009, 10:58 PM	#3
DFA Compulsive Washer Drives: 08' AT Meteorite Metallic LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 395	Won't hurt at all. Can't think it will do a whole lot of good either but what the hell __________________

01-14-2009, 11:16 PM	#4
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Does removing it actually help keep the engine cooler (you know, because the cover is off so there wouldn't be like a "warm blanket" effect)? __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

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01-14-2009, 11:24 PM	#5
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	danx ppl

01-14-2009, 11:24 PM	#6
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	The cover seems to be for noise suppression (and hiding the wiring mess) more than anything else. My engine seemed louder after I took it off; but after a few days I got used to it and didn't even notice it anymore.

01-15-2009, 01:28 AM	#8
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	if traveling in heavy slow moving traffic it may be worth it to help it remain cooler . Then use a synthetic as well to help tame the noise with / without the cover . All in the ears of the beholder .