How to remove engine cover on VRs?

Jonno VRs · 31-08-2006, 20:00

Just bought a Green air filter and need to remove the engine cover to get to the airbox. I have unclipped the air intake pipe and the pipe coming out near the back so I thought with a little force the engine cover should just lift up.

However no amount of pulling will lift it off. So what's the technique then, - I can't be the first person on here to attempt to remove it!

Cheers
John

bengie · 31-08-2006, 20:34

does it have the little black turny screw things that the mk1 had? the key is about the right size/shape

**VRStu** · 31-08-2006, 21:03

It is very very tight. As long as you've unclipped the pipe by the MAF and undone the air intake that should be it.

Jonno VRs · 31-08-2006, 21:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

It is very very tight. As long as you've unclipped the pipe by the MAF and undone the air intake that should be it.

Is there anywhere in particular I should / shouldn't pull? does it detach totally or is it on a hinge at the back...?

dan123 · 31-08-2006, 21:24

Won't this void your warranty?

Dan

bengie · 31-08-2006, 21:38

removing a plastic cover? no.

dan123 · 31-08-2006, 21:41

not just that, I meant replacing the filter

**VRStu** · 31-08-2006, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan123

not just that, I meant replacing the filter

An air filter is classed as a consumable item. They may well try to wriggle but it's unlikely they'd win.

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DanGB · 02-09-2006, 09:51

just keep pulling REALLY hard. It WILL come off.

Jonno VRs · 03-09-2006, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanGB

just keep pulling REALLY hard. It WILL come off.

Thanks - that's what I did and it came off eventually!

So I unscrew the engine cover to get to the airbox only to find out the filter I have been supplied is the wrong one. It looked like the same size as I had in my Mk 4 golf therefore I assume they have given me the one for the Mk I Octy VRs.

Anyone removing the engine cover make sure you put the rubber bung things back onto the cover before trying to put the cover back. If you try to put the cover back on with the bungs on the end of the pins in the engine then you will never get it back on. Hope that makes sense!

31-08-2006, 20:00	#1
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31-08-2006, 20:34	#2
bengie splash!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: planet earth Posts: 15,425 Members Car: 4x4 turbo estate Thanks: 18 Thanked 152 Times in 133 Posts	Re: How to remove engine cover on VRs? does it have the little black turny screw things that the mk1 had? the key is about the right size/shape __________________ owner of a skoda octavia 4xvrs3

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31-08-2006, 21:24	#5
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31-08-2006, 21:41	#7
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