Manifold cover

1. aruffell Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Chatham, Kent Posts: 537 1998 Peugeot 106 GTI 1.6

   #1 4th December 2009, 02:08

   Hi all,
   
   Got a 1998 106 GTI.
   
   I'm debating whether to take my manifold cover off and clean it up a bit, got the wire brushes etc...
   
   Once taken off, i'm not sure yet whether i will clean it up and put it back on or leave it off.
   
   Any benefit or downside to not having the manifold cover on?
   
   I'm guessing it looks a ton times better without it?
   
   What tools do i need to get it off?
   
   Thanks,
   
   Andy
2. Richy-VTR- Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2009 Gosport- Hampshire Posts: 302 99 saxo vtr

   #2 4th December 2009, 07:28

   i think you'll only need a 10mm socket you should be able to get it off? the only plus side to it is it transfers some heat back to the cylinder head wall as opposed to the rocker cover? so bear in mind youll need to get some high temp paint?
   hope this helpsfella
3. user_16747 Banned Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 4328

   #3 4th December 2009, 08:52

   Aint very pretty under it!
   They arnt that expensive to buy new, then get it painted up.
   Glad you found rallye design cheaper than else where
4. karlos_vtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2009 swansea Posts: 136 Silver Mk2 Saxo Vtr

   #4 4th December 2009, 16:43

   personally i wouldnt take it off its suprising how effective they are at keeping the temperature down under the bonnet if u do remove it you could rap the mani?
5. aruffell Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Chatham, Kent Posts: 537 1998 Peugeot 106 GTI 1.6

   #5 5th December 2009, 11:23

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by karlos_vtr personally i wouldnt take it off its suprising how effective they are at keeping the temperature down under the bonnet if u do remove it you could rap the mani?

   That's what i was planning to do until i got my new mainfold.
   
   Andy