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09-10-2006, 10:19 AM
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Would an Au xr8 Engine cover fit onto a EL XR8 engine? What kidna of cutting and manipulation be needed to make it happen, does anyone Know of anyone that has done this before ?
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09-10-2006, 10:35 AM
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Tuned @ Pitlane Frankston
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It will fit, but you need to find a new mounting point up the top of the engine, as there is a plate that says 5.0L on the top of the intake where the four allen key bolt usually go..
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09-10-2006, 01:21 PM
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Could be alot of messing around, but the result would make it worthwhile. The E-series 'BBQ Plate' engine covers are pretty craptastic.
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09-10-2006, 06:40 PM
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09-10-2006, 10:00 PM
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there are heaps of painted/chromed/chopped covers around. some look good (if done well, and not painted weird colours)
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09-10-2006, 10:04 PM
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09-10-2006, 11:22 AM
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Will it fit straight on? Is there any cutting involved ?
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09-10-2006, 12:13 PM
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Tuned @ Pitlane Frankston
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i THINK the bottom 2 holes line up with the cover. There could also be issues involved with the top part of the cover hitting the EGR stuff, as AU's didn't have it.
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09-10-2006, 03:29 PM
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I've got one here, doubt it'll clear the EGR. You'll need different brackets up the front.
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09-10-2006, 05:52 PM
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The AU one mounts to the manifold differently, and the AU one won't clear the E-Series dizzy and coil, as well as all the other reasons above.
Engine covers are for poofs btw :P
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12-10-2006, 11:33 PM
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Bump bump bump.
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Well, it fouls on the thermo fans, but a bit of hacky hacky will fix that. And I didn't have a snorkle on. |
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30-10-2020, 10:20 AM
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My EB XR8 is missing the engine cover I'm thinking of getting an engine plate off a AU 5litre and just replacing the engine plate, my question is is it a straight swap will it all line up , ive seen on ebay plain plates which look ok but I prefer the AU because of the 5 litre printed on the plate
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09-10-2006, 06:40 PM
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Ah coil, that's why mine doesn't want to fit properly. Meh.
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