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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 04:27 AM
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Hey, i just wanted to check, how do the red engine covers come off the top of a C5 motor?
Im assuming they just pull upward? but im terrified of breaking them.. not so easy to get them in Ireland! lol

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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by tez_14_2000
Hey, i just wanted to check, how do the red engine covers come off the top of a C5 motor?
Im assuming they just pull upward? but im terrified of breaking them.. not so easy to get them in Ireland! lol

Cheers,
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Simple answer: Yes, pull them (4 mounting points)
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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Yes just firmly pull off,First time i did it i found a mouse nest!!!!!!!!!!! So i do it every few weeks exp. in the cold months.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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Simple answer: Yes, pull them (4 mounting points)
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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I pull from the bottom firmly.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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Pull them up and then you can flex the area where the fuel line goes through to get the driver's side cover off.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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If you paint them ,upon replacing the,tape the fuel lines to keep from chipping your new paint.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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I was scared to pull mine off too but, as stated yes the just unclip

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Hi Terry, start along the outter edges of each side and lift upwards. Once that side is loose them you can easily lift off the inner sides. For the side with the oil fill cap - you'll have to remove the cap first, and on the side with the fuel line(s), you'll have to work the fuel line out of the cutout in the cover. Th covers are fairly flexable so you shouldn't break them.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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thanks for the many friendly replies folks.
Ill have a poke at it tomorrow probably.

Thanks again,
Terry.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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Good info here you can do it. Good luck
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