Blackjak

I know a lot of people have them off just curious. Ive heard both sides.

~DonQPremiumTequila~

i doubt it matters imho granted mine are off

Avantugofast

why keep them it's just cosmetic, especially when you look under the hood a lot

nashbar

engine covers aren't trapping heat, the bonnet traps heat, open the hood when parked and hot

JW944

motion - though I don't know for certain. I removed my engine covers also, out of curiosity regarding radiant heat when parked. My temps have been fine (stage 3-).

From conversations I've had (in motion) engine cooling is very well engineered/executed on the B5 S4, particularly considering the cramped confines of the engine bay

Gray Bush

So I can keep an eye on all the hoses and vacume lines. I can also see if I have any leaks from the valve covers and also the cam tensioner gaskets as well. When the engine is cold I once in a while run my fingers along the valve cover gasket area to see if I get any oil on my finger.

I always raise my hood when I get home. I also sniff around as the heat is rising from the engine to sense for any oil/coolant leaks.

I really doubt that having them off is going to make any difference as far as heat goes especially if you leave the hood down at all times. I like looking at the guts of the motor, but that is just me. A gut watching, engine sniffing paranoid S4 owner!

Zeddy

All S4 2.7T owners are paraniod, believe I am one

Avantugofast

actually my car has been pretty good so far

~DonQPremiumTequila~

to sense for any oil/coolant leaks." hahaha


I do the same! :-)

lemieux@curbside

hehe same here !