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[martinf]

Hi, Looking for a Vectra 2.2 Engine Cover to fit my NA. Anyone have one for sale please?

[martinf]

OK, I guess they're like hen's teeth then - Anyone know what the Vauxhall Part Number is ? - perhaps I can get a new one.

[coldel]

What does it look like? Type 'Vectra 2.2 Engine Cover' into ebay and quite a few options pop up?

[chris_uk]

https://z22se.co.uk/...8421-jpg.25311/

[Foxy]

Eww 😷

[coldel]

I had one of those on my old NA, did a great job of keeping water off the main body but the engine got pretty hot under there, that I took it off when driving. Think I threw it away in the end.

[martinf]

Umm- Thanks for the feedback about heat retention, there seems to be conflicting comments regarding this.

[martinf]

Chris, what's your experience of the cover, did it effect the engine temp at all?

[coldel]

I didn't do anything scientific by any means, the temps seemed a bit up when using it. But in all honesty, there are two vents above the engine to I presume, vent heat. If you cover the engine right below those vents there will be an effect. Your engine is unlikely to explode or anything but I really couldnt see the point of it and binned it off.

 

I guess it beggars the question, what do you want one for? 

[martinf]

I'd like to keep the water out of the engine bay and away from the wiring, specifically the ECU

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[coldel]

I presume that the car was designed this way expecting water to come in through the vent though? Not sure I remember reading any problems of water causing ECU problems? Mine is sat outside all year round and runs fine.

[quimbles]

Coil pack went In the recent storm. While car was abandoned outside. Bin bag blew off doh

Drying it out wondering if it still works.

I used to also get corrosion in the crank sensor.

Edited by quimbles, 13 February 2020 - 07:08 PM.

[martinf]

I'm sure that keeping water off the top of the engine along with all the electrical gubbins thats sits nearby must be a benefit, the only downside could be a negative impact on cooling, but there doesn't seem to be any clear conclusion whether this is the case, or not.

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[quimbles]

Driving around never had any issues even in downpours.

Used to use a spare bit of nimbus over the engine when standing outside. But a bin bag works just as well......unless Ciara turns up.

[coldel]

Had two VXs now never had a problem with water on the engine and mine live outside 24/7

[martinf]

Ok, thanks a lot for you feedback.

[Foxy_Jr]

Had two VXs now never had a problem with water on the engine and mine live outside 24/7

Hopefully said while touching wood!

[coldel]

 

Had two VXs now never had a problem with water on the engine and mine live outside 24/7

Hopefully said while touching wood!

 

 

I'm made of wood!

[MWS]

I have an engine cover on mine and wouldn't be without it if i'm honest. Had an issue with my coil pack on my old VX after a heavy downpour so for the sake of about £30 it was well worth it.

 

Not had any issues at all with engine heat.

[martinf]

Look out, storm Dennis is coming, anyone without an engine cover had better find some old bin bags and a handful of bricks 😊😊

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