Tip if your messing with engine - Club4G Forum : Mitsubishi Eclipse 4G Forums - 2006-2012 Eclipse Authority

mayday295 · January 31st, 2012, 10:40 AM

Have a spare engine cover, or a long fat flat head screwdriver to help you take the previous one apart. I am in the process of doing my sparkplugs and as I take the engine cover off (just recently took my dads off so I didn't think it could be much harder) I pull evenly and boom! Now I have about 7 small engine covers.

Anyone have one for sale?

pat_08GT_Spyder · January 31st, 2012, 10:46 AM

get a CF one from RRE while you're there...
stupid question, but you did unscrew the 3 little screws, right?

joeyb · January 31st, 2012, 10:49 AM

^yeah good call Pat. and there's a trick to where to precisely pull on the puppy that they talk about in the service manual....I think.

mayday295 · January 31st, 2012, 11:08 AM

Haha yes of course I unscrewed the three screws, I am not that dumb!

But I don't want to dish out $170 bucks for just an engine cover, when I still have a pretty big expense for what I need to do to fix a couple more things on the car. And I couldn't find anything in the service manual about it.

pat_08GT_Spyder · January 31st, 2012, 11:18 AM

haha, i had to check Matt

that does sound like something I could have done, so dont take it as offensive

well, get some crazy glue then, or post a WTB thread here... for every cover that RRE sold, one guy here has a stock one laying around !

PS: i guess i got lucky, the dyno guy removed mine 3-4 times, and never broke it...

HOMESLICE · January 31st, 2012, 01:46 PM

honestly this is why i haven't done the IM spacer

i tried pulling but was so afraid i was going to break it so i said f it and now its too cold to do. maybe i'll do it when i need to change spark plugs which won't be for a year or longer

NitroGlisson · January 31st, 2012, 01:58 PM

Polish your intake and go without

I have dread every time I have removed mine so far...spacers/plugs, catch can, and last the FIC. Best of luck finding a replacement...cheap.

choppertwo · January 31st, 2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayday295

Have a spare engine cover, or a long fat flat head screwdriver to help you take the previous one apart. I am in the process of doing my sparkplugs and as I take the engine cover off (just recently took my dads off so I didn't think it could be much harder) I pull evenly and boom! Now I have about 7 small engine covers.

Anyone have one for sale?

honestly, whats the diff between GS and GT, IDK, but with my GS it was taking a couple of screws out and taking the plugs out, easy, am I missing something--- CHOP

thuger91 · January 31st, 2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by choppertwo

honestly, whats the diff between GS and GT, IDK, but with my GS it was taking a couple of screws out and taking the plugs out, easy, am I missing something--- CHOP

to change the plugs? your missing the buried side of your motor....
the cover - no idea

mayday295 · January 31st, 2012, 07:53 PM

Well I successfully changed out my spark plugs. And while I had everything apart I was cleaning everything. (originally was going to have it steam cleaned but thought what they heck!) Without that engine cover it actually looks a lot nicer because the red is really vibrant and pops out nicely!

ThE JaIMsTa · January 31st, 2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mayday295

Haha yes of course I unscrewed the three screws, I am not that dumb!

But I don't want to dish out $170 bucks for just an engine cover, when I still have a pretty big expense for what I need to do to fix a couple more things on the car. And I couldn't find anything in the service manual about it.

um its five screws....you are talking about the black part right?

mayday295 · January 31st, 2012, 09:21 PM

Hahaha, yes JaImsTa, The black part in front of manifold plenum. Maybe a GS has 5, but GT has 3 long screws, and thats it.

OrangeDemon · January 31st, 2012, 09:24 PM

ive removed mine so many times its like a old catchers mit now. slides right in and out without much effort at all! guess i really beat her up

midnight07GT · January 31st, 2012, 09:39 PM

let me know if you find two haha, when i hit the deer it cracked mine into like 20 pieces. and i'm not a fan of cf and it looks naked seeing the coils lol.

ThE JaIMsTa · January 31st, 2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mayday295

Hahaha, yes JaImsTa, The black part in front of manifold plenum. Maybe a GS has 5, but GT has 3 long screws, and thats it.

oh you have a gt

whoops my bad

tcsoccer09 · January 31st, 2012, 09:56 PM

weight reduction...mod complete

deprydation · January 31st, 2012, 10:58 PM

I broke mine too. I even followed what the service manual says about slowly prying it up off the intake manifold.

Oh well. It only broke a small piece so it looks okay on there right now. I'll be probably picking up the CF one or letting the engine be naked soon anyways.

mayday295 · February 1st, 2012, 11:09 AM

Well the good thing is my engine is super clean now, so it is actually a delight to look at instead of an eye soar. Ill let you know if i find 2 midnightGT, do the same for me if you find em first!

TwilsonD7 · February 2nd, 2012, 06:01 AM

Mines cAme off easily everytime...if you guys are scared take it off real
Easy once and cover the tabs in grease. They'll slide right out.

ThE JaIMsTa · February 2nd, 2012, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayday295

Well the good thing is my engine is super clean now, so it is actually a delight to look at instead of an eye soar. Ill let you know if i find 2 midnightGT, do the same for me if you find em first!

How'd you go about cleaning your engine? I've been meaning to do that..

mayday295 · February 3rd, 2012, 09:05 PM

Well, manual labor thats how, lol. I took a rag, kept wetting it, and rubbing down parts by hand, that way nothing was soaked, nothing can be damaged. cleaned battery with some baking soda and water, and the manifold I cleaned up with a little de-greaser.

kazman · February 3rd, 2012, 10:20 PM

Did the same too mine a while ago

executive · February 4th, 2012, 11:25 PM

Can anything bad happen by not having the cover on?

mwaterous · February 5th, 2012, 12:11 PM

^ Mice can get in much easier and chew on your coils.

mayday295 · February 5th, 2012, 08:36 PM

Lol, and you may get filled with rage enabling your animal instincts to kill by looking at all that red.

wgpengineering · February 10th, 2012, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayday295

Well I successfully changed out my spark plugs. And while I had everything apart I was cleaning everything. (originally was going to have it steam cleaned but thought what they heck!) Without that engine cover it actually looks a lot nicer because the red is really vibrant and pops out nicely!

so...you dont want the cover anymore? i have one...where in AZ are ya...i might be coming through there next weekend so...we might be able to work something out...if not $10 plus shipping

mayday295 · February 18th, 2012, 08:46 AM

Ok, you said next week I checked this thread a little late, am in Sahuarita, bout 20 min. south of Tucson az, you going to be anywhere near there?

wgpengineering · February 18th, 2012, 01:37 PM

Sorry bro already past tuscon about an hour ago and I didn't bring the part...let me know if you still want it though, I can ship it

mayday295 · February 19th, 2012, 05:19 PM

Haha, ok dude, ya give me a quote to let me know how much shipping is.

January 31st, 2012, 10:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
mayday295 Senior Member Name: Matt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: AZ Vehicle: 2008/Eclipse/GT Posts: 193 Rep Power: 1	Tip if your messing with engine Have a spare engine cover, or a long fat flat head screwdriver to help you take the previous one apart. I am in the process of doing my sparkplugs and as I take the engine cover off (just recently took my dads off so I didn't think it could be much harder) I pull evenly and boom! Now I have about 7 small engine covers. Anyone have one for sale? __________________ Vote for my entry!! http://www.timeforventure.com?pbb_qs...730&=PPIMEMAIL -Centric Posi-Quiet Brake pads, Eibach lowering springs, custom plasti-dip front and back bumper, blue led lighting interior, Pulstar Iridium spark plugs, Royal Purple oil, --Coming soon: CAI, Headers, custom Exhaust.

January 31st, 2012, 10:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
pat_08GT_Spyder dirty frenchie Name: Pat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Vehicle: 08 GT Spyder 6MT Posts: 5,414 Rep Power: 9	get a CF one from RRE while you're there... stupid question, but you did unscrew the 3 little screws, right? __________________ 275whp topless My ride: http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...gt-spyder.html

January 31st, 2012, 10:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
joeyb Hard Core 4ger Name: Joe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norman, OK Vehicle: 08 Eclipse GT - SC Posts: 9,333 Rep Power: 14	^yeah good call Pat. and there's a trick to where to precisely pull on the puppy that they talk about in the service manual....I think. __________________ "Has blower and many modifications." ~347 WHP / ~309 WTQ / ~6 lbs Boost

January 31st, 2012, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
mayday295 Senior Member Name: Matt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: AZ Vehicle: 2008/Eclipse/GT Posts: 193 Rep Power: 1	Haha yes of course I unscrewed the three screws, I am not that dumb! But I don't want to dish out $170 bucks for just an engine cover, when I still have a pretty big expense for what I need to do to fix a couple more things on the car. And I couldn't find anything in the service manual about it. __________________ Vote for my entry!! http://www.timeforventure.com?pbb_qs...730&=PPIMEMAIL -Centric Posi-Quiet Brake pads, Eibach lowering springs, custom plasti-dip front and back bumper, blue led lighting interior, Pulstar Iridium spark plugs, Royal Purple oil, --Coming soon: CAI, Headers, custom Exhaust.

January 31st, 2012, 11:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
pat_08GT_Spyder dirty frenchie Name: Pat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Vehicle: 08 GT Spyder 6MT Posts: 5,414 Rep Power: 9	haha, i had to check Matt that does sound like something I could have done, so dont take it as offensive well, get some crazy glue then, or post a WTB thread here... for every cover that RRE sold, one guy here has a stock one laying around ! PS: i guess i got lucky, the dyno guy removed mine 3-4 times, and never broke it... __________________ 275whp topless My ride: http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...gt-spyder.html

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January 31st, 2012, 01:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
HOMESLICE The "Touring" Eclipse Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: VA Vehicle: 08 Eclipse SE Posts: 865 Rep Power: 2	honestly this is why i haven't done the IM spacer i tried pulling but was so afraid i was going to break it so i said f it and now its too cold to do. maybe i'll do it when i need to change spark plugs which won't be for a year or longer __________________ Modifications: Injen CAI, Ralliart Eyelids, Ingalls Torque Damper, Outlaw IM/TB Spacers/TB Bypass, Eibach springs and Sway Bar front and rear, Ichiba Wheel Spacers

January 31st, 2012, 01:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
NitroGlisson Soon to be SC'd :) Name: Don Glisson Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Vehicle: 2008 Eclipse GT Posts: 25,378 Rep Power: 30	Polish your intake and go without I have dread every time I have removed mine so far...spacers/plugs, catch can, and last the FIC. Best of luck finding a replacement...cheap. __________________ Mods: Nitro's Little Girl With Attitude

January 31st, 2012, 07:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
mayday295 Senior Member Name: Matt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: AZ Vehicle: 2008/Eclipse/GT Posts: 193 Rep Power: 1	Well I successfully changed out my spark plugs. And while I had everything apart I was cleaning everything. (originally was going to have it steam cleaned but thought what they heck!) Without that engine cover it actually looks a lot nicer because the red is really vibrant and pops out nicely! __________________ Vote for my entry!! http://www.timeforventure.com?pbb_qs...730&=PPIMEMAIL -Centric Posi-Quiet Brake pads, Eibach lowering springs, custom plasti-dip front and back bumper, blue led lighting interior, Pulstar Iridium spark plugs, Royal Purple oil, --Coming soon: CAI, Headers, custom Exhaust.

January 31st, 2012, 09:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
mayday295 Senior Member Name: Matt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: AZ Vehicle: 2008/Eclipse/GT Posts: 193 Rep Power: 1	Hahaha, yes JaImsTa, The black part in front of manifold plenum. Maybe a GS has 5, but GT has 3 long screws, and thats it. __________________ Vote for my entry!! http://www.timeforventure.com?pbb_qs...730&=PPIMEMAIL -Centric Posi-Quiet Brake pads, Eibach lowering springs, custom plasti-dip front and back bumper, blue led lighting interior, Pulstar Iridium spark plugs, Royal Purple oil, --Coming soon: CAI, Headers, custom Exhaust.

January 31st, 2012, 09:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
OrangeDemon Two Tone is new age Name: Jason Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Medina, Ohio Vehicle: 2006/Eclipse/GT-N Posts: 2,684 Rep Power: 4	ive removed mine so many times its like a old catchers mit now. slides right in and out without much effort at all! guess i really beat her up __________________ http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...ons-06-gt.html

January 31st, 2012, 09:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
midnight07GT I got this Name: Scott Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Vehicle: 2007 eclipse gt Posts: 295 Rep Power: 1	let me know if you find two haha, when i hit the deer it cracked mine into like 20 pieces. and i'm not a fan of cf and it looks naked seeing the coils lol.

January 31st, 2012, 09:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
tcsoccer09 I'm Feelin' Myself Name: Tim Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Vehicle: 2009/Eclipse/GS Auto Posts: 389 Rep Power: 2	weight reduction...mod complete __________________ f5 Fujita CAI; GT TB; TB Bypass; RRE Headers; Magnaflow High Flow Cat; Turbo Tube; 2.25" Exhaust; Magnaflow Muffler; RRE UDP; 18"x7.5" Akita Wheels; Tein H Tech Springs; Progress Rear Sway Bar; 10000k HID Xenon Headlights; Blue LED Fogs, Interior, and License Plate Bulbs; Glowshift Gauges; 20% Window Tint; RA Painted Front Bumper; Blacked Out Headlights/ Tailights/ Spoiler/ Reflectors/ Gas Cap/ Emblems

February 1st, 2012, 11:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
mayday295 Senior Member Name: Matt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: AZ Vehicle: 2008/Eclipse/GT Posts: 193 Rep Power: 1	Well the good thing is my engine is super clean now, so it is actually a delight to look at instead of an eye soar. Ill let you know if i find 2 midnightGT, do the same for me if you find em first! __________________ Vote for my entry!! http://www.timeforventure.com?pbb_qs...730&=PPIMEMAIL -Centric Posi-Quiet Brake pads, Eibach lowering springs, custom plasti-dip front and back bumper, blue led lighting interior, Pulstar Iridium spark plugs, Royal Purple oil, --Coming soon: CAI, Headers, custom Exhaust.

February 2nd, 2012, 06:01 AM	#19 (permalink)
TwilsonD7 Senior Member Name: Thomas Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fl Vehicle: 2008/Eclipse/GT Posts: 4,176 Rep Power: 10	Mines cAme off easily everytime...if you guys are scared take it off real Easy once and cover the tabs in grease. They'll slide right out.

February 3rd, 2012, 10:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
kazman Got Camber? 10.5+15 of IT Name: Fuzzy Wuzzy Umpkin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: AR Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GT Posts: 5,869 Rep Power: 10	Did the same too mine a while ago __________________ <<< pursuit to stance MY AUTOMOTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY SITE - STREET \| MANOR Check Out The Official Kazman Thread!!!

February 3rd, 2012, 09:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
mayday295 Senior Member Name: Matt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: AZ Vehicle: 2008/Eclipse/GT Posts: 193 Rep Power: 1	Well, manual labor thats how, lol. I took a rag, kept wetting it, and rubbing down parts by hand, that way nothing was soaked, nothing can be damaged. cleaned battery with some baking soda and water, and the manifold I cleaned up with a little de-greaser. __________________ Vote for my entry!! http://www.timeforventure.com?pbb_qs...730&=PPIMEMAIL -Centric Posi-Quiet Brake pads, Eibach lowering springs, custom plasti-dip front and back bumper, blue led lighting interior, Pulstar Iridium spark plugs, Royal Purple oil, --Coming soon: CAI, Headers, custom Exhaust.

February 4th, 2012, 11:25 PM	#23 (permalink)
executive SEXUAL TYRANNOSAURUS!!! Name: Jay Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston Vehicle: 07 GT-N Spyder 4.0 Posts: 1,771 Rep Power: 6	Can anything bad happen by not having the cover on? __________________

February 5th, 2012, 12:11 PM	#24 (permalink)
mwaterous the mathematical Name: Mark Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: nm Vehicle: 07/Eclipse/GS Posts: 1,796 Rep Power: 2	^ Mice can get in much easier and chew on your coils. __________________ Sorry for thread jacking.

February 5th, 2012, 08:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
mayday295 Senior Member Name: Matt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: AZ Vehicle: 2008/Eclipse/GT Posts: 193 Rep Power: 1	Lol, and you may get filled with rage enabling your animal instincts to kill by looking at all that red. __________________ Vote for my entry!! http://www.timeforventure.com?pbb_qs...730&=PPIMEMAIL -Centric Posi-Quiet Brake pads, Eibach lowering springs, custom plasti-dip front and back bumper, blue led lighting interior, Pulstar Iridium spark plugs, Royal Purple oil, --Coming soon: CAI, Headers, custom Exhaust.

February 18th, 2012, 08:46 AM	#27 (permalink)
mayday295 Senior Member Name: Matt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: AZ Vehicle: 2008/Eclipse/GT Posts: 193 Rep Power: 1	Ok, you said next week I checked this thread a little late, am in Sahuarita, bout 20 min. south of Tucson az, you going to be anywhere near there? __________________ Vote for my entry!! http://www.timeforventure.com?pbb_qs...730&=PPIMEMAIL -Centric Posi-Quiet Brake pads, Eibach lowering springs, custom plasti-dip front and back bumper, blue led lighting interior, Pulstar Iridium spark plugs, Royal Purple oil, --Coming soon: CAI, Headers, custom Exhaust.

February 18th, 2012, 01:37 PM	#28 (permalink)
wgpengineering Willow Spring Racer Name: Peachs Join Date: May 2011 Location: Edwards AFB Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GT 6SPD Posts: 220 Rep Power: 2	Sorry bro already past tuscon about an hour ago and I didn't bring the part...let me know if you still want it though, I can ship it __________________ Mods: Fujita5 CAI, MR coilovers, custom 2.5" cat back w/ electric cutout, rear seat delete, 4-point harness, RRE headers/EGR delete Awaiting Installation: HX55, twin Turbonetics 35mm wastegates, Turbosmart BOV, FMIC Buying Soon: F/IC, custom y-pipe/exhaust, boost controller, Stg3 clutch, LSD

February 19th, 2012, 05:19 PM	#29 (permalink)
mayday295 Senior Member Name: Matt Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: AZ Vehicle: 2008/Eclipse/GT Posts: 193 Rep Power: 1	Haha, ok dude, ya give me a quote to let me know how much shipping is. __________________ Vote for my entry!! http://www.timeforventure.com?pbb_qs...730&=PPIMEMAIL -Centric Posi-Quiet Brake pads, Eibach lowering springs, custom plasti-dip front and back bumper, blue led lighting interior, Pulstar Iridium spark plugs, Royal Purple oil, --Coming soon: CAI, Headers, custom Exhaust.

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