Hi there,

just joined and first post

should My car have more of an engine cowling that as in attached pic

looking for info on this if this is the way it’s supplied is there a cowling available to cover exposed component's as it does look like something is missing and engine noise seems to be quite loud

thanks 

Hi,

Mine is the same, no engine cover.

I guess it is a cost saving thing. Plus the internal of the bonnet it technically utilised as the cover I would assume. Although I wouldn't say I notice excessive engine noise?

One part of this setup is there is no manual oil dipstick as well.

Hi,

I have a 2024 q3 1.5 tfsi, s line again no engine cover fitted.

I delved into the reason why, and was told that in the past,

some engine covers were going on fire due to the heat from

the turbo. p.s. you can get them off eBay if you search, but

I wouldn't risk it. hope this helps.

by the way, I have a Manuel dipstick fitted to my engine.

Brian.

Hi Detkl, 

thanks for your input 

exactly what I thought ( no one really sees it - take it away and save costs )

Wonder if you could purchase from someone as I would think it would help with the noise that I’m getting from miine

also trying to source carpeting for spare wheel area as feel it rather tinny in that area

any ideas 

 

Slightly different scenario but the catching fire element was also a feature of the mk 8 golf gti and dealers were told to remove them.  Vw eventually revised the design and provided one for those who had them removed. Only recorded fire that I found was in the USA.