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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Default Modifications needed on the MB Engine Cover?

Hi guys, I spent a while searching but didn't find anything... Needswings' website lists that the MB 3.2 Engine Cover that they sell is modified to fit the CAI.. My questions is what exactly needs to be done to the cover so it will fit with the Dual CAI (on a N/A engine)?

There are used engine covers out there for significantly less money than the brand new ones so I'd much rather buy one and trim it to fit myself if it isn't extremely complicated...

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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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Default Re: Modifications needed on the MB Engine Cover?

This one was not modified at all and works perfectly on the na engine with a single CAI from Needswings

 
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Default Re: Modifications needed on the MB Engine Cover?

Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
This one was not modified at all and works perfectly on the na engine with a single CAI from Needswings

Thanks, would I assume then that the driver side of that cover is probably be the part that needs to be trimmed for the dual
 
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Default Re: Modifications needed on the MB Engine Cover?

Or would it just be the back of the cover where the TB is?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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Radiator hose on the XF will rub on an unmodified cover...
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 12:48 AM
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Default Re: Modifications needed on the MB Engine Cover?

Valky:

What is the Mercedes P/N on the cover you have below?
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 12:49 AM
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Default Re: Modifications needed on the MB Engine Cover?

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Radiator hose on the XF will rub on an unmodified cover...
What part needs to be trimmed then?
 
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Default Re: Modifications needed on the MB Engine Cover?

Originally Posted by rayth
What part needs to be trimmed then?
If you're facing the cover/engine, an additional 1" radius (eyeball it) needs to be trimmed to the left of the OE cavity for the rad hose. Dremel would work great.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 01:22 AM
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Default Re: Modifications needed on the MB Engine Cover?

Originally Posted by JHM2K
If you're facing the cover/engine, an additional 1" radius (eyeball it) needs to be trimmed to the left of the OE cavity for the rad hose. Dremel would work great.
Thanks, I guess I'll have to take a look at everything to see where you're referring to
 
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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Default Re: Modifications needed on the MB Engine Cover?

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Valky:

What is the Mercedes P/N on the cover you have below?
A112 0 10 01 67

see thread " A few things for sale "

Mine : ( ebay from recycler in California, "make offer", offered $50, accepted )


 

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