Engine Dust Cover

[CoryM]

Another pro would be that rodents are less likely to make their home there with the cover gone. They tend to nibble on things and can get very expensive.

The wires, connectors, and coils are all weather-resistant. The only viable way for water to cause an issue is if it gets under the seals of the coils and into the sparkplug tubes. Again, they are sealed to prevent this. I live in Vancouver BC. If water was an issue, I would definitely know about it.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by CoryM

Another pro would be that rodents are less likely to make their home there with the cover gone. They tend to nibble on things and can get very expensive..

I ride motorcycles for 40 years and STORING a motorcycle for the winter (when it sits still for a few months) is an open invitation for this to happen. The damage they can do can be devastating.

For this reason I always recommend, especially if you live in a rural area, you put traps out for the critters. Mice cant resist peanut butter so a spring trap baited with it works a treat. But poison and sticky traps also work good. I recommend all three. Also, check the traps at least weekly and reset if (when) you catch some. If you do catch mice this will alert you to the potential problem and you better take action.

I think it unlikely for this to be a problem for something like a Yaris which is always in use. But if it sits in winter for any length of time....LOOK OUT!

[Exiwolfman]

Originally Posted by bronsin

I ride motorcycles for 40 years and STORING a motorcycle for the winter (when it sits still for a few months) is an open invitation for this to happen. The damage they can do can be devastating.

For this reason I always recommend, especially if you live in a rural area, you put traps out for the critters. Mice cant resist peanut butter so a spring trap baited with it works a treat. But poison and sticky traps also work good. I recommend all three. Also, check the traps at least weekly and reset if (when) you catch some. If you do catch mice this will alert you to the potential problem and you better take action.

I think it unlikely for this to be a problem for something like a Yaris which is always in use. But if it sits in winter for any length of time....LOOK OUT!

Engine covers for most part are just for cosmetics, hold heat and great place for mice to live I'm running with out one.

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[bronsin]

Originally Posted by Exiwolfman

Engine covers for most part are just for cosmetics, hold heat and great place for mice to live I'm running with out one.

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Huh I will consider not putting mine back after Im done servicing the plugs.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by CoryM

Another pro would be that rodents are less likely to make their home there with the cover gone. They tend to nibble on things and can get very expensive.

I just serviced my plugs and there were dried out kernels of corn under the plastic cover! There isn't a farm within 30 miles of my house either.