DIY: JDM engine cover - Page 3

Truplatano · 02-07-2008, 06:25 PM

yeah they raised the price, but its still a nice mod...

NoahEX · 02-09-2008, 11:58 PM

Thanks for sharing the link, I'll be getting one myself ^_^

rookietl · 03-01-2008, 05:21 PM

Yes they have put the price way up as it was about $18.00 ca(before shipping) when I order mine a year ago,remember to get the two bolts beside it on the web page as the unit has four mounting points and you replace the two valve cover bolts so they are used for the two rubber mounts that come with the cover to snap into. So the cover has 4 mounting points not just the two pasltic srews that come with you need the bolts to install it corrrectly

***07mugencivic*** · 03-01-2008, 05:21 PM

nice...

civiclx07 · 03-20-2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sion0x

Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, socket wrench with extension and 10mm socket.

EASY mod, looks great.

1. Get your JDM engine cover japanparts.com : PARTS DATABASE

and pop your hood.

2. Remove the two flathead screws (circled) until they won't unscrew anymore (it'll make sense when you do it - they're a weird kind of screw) You can take the old cover off at this time.

3. Using the 10mm socket wrench, Remove the 2 bolts circled (covered by the new cover in the picture....you'll find them, especially if you try putting the new cover on.)

For steps 2 & 3:

The finished product:

Enjoy!!!

Sion0x,

I'm about to order one of this cover. My question is do I need to order the "Bolt Head Cover" (2) extra for installation? Or everything that I need will come with the "COVER ASSY. ENGINE WIRE HARNESS"?

Thanks

rookietl · 04-04-2008, 09:33 PM

yes you do get them

ViperSam · 04-05-2008, 12:45 AM

I recently ordered one of these. The "HONDA" part doesn't come in silver anymore. It's just flat black like the rest of the cover.

ViperSam · 04-05-2008, 12:48 AM

d'oh, what happened to the "edit post" function?!

anyway, this is the cover i got sans silver HONDA lettering:

clintonroche · 04-07-2008, 08:48 AM

Hey Blu,

Love the engine bay but paint the dipstick PLEASE!!!!! Every time I see the orange one in your car I cringe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLU BY U

sgtmorph · 04-17-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViperSam

d'oh, what happened to the "edit post" function?!

anyway, this is the cover i got sans silver HONDA lettering:

That sucks man.....I want the one from the O.P.

ct20 · 05-12-2008, 11:46 PM

So, has anyone found this in the US for purchase? I want to order it, but I hate having to order from japan? yeah, i know its a jdm part, but $23 shipping to shipping to ship a $40 part sux...

ct20 · 05-22-2008, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civiclx07

Sion0x,

I'm about to order one of this cover. My question is do I need to order the "Bolt Head Cover" (2) extra for installation? Or everything that I need will come with the "COVER ASSY. ENGINE WIRE HARNESS"?

Thanks

Step 3: I'm confused. I got the part in and I get the top two plastic screws in, but if I remove the 2 (10mm) bolts for step 3, then I can't use them with the new cover...Can you explain this a little further? I didn't order any other part but the engine cover, was I supposed to order some different bolts. Thanks for the help...

ViperSam · 05-22-2008, 08:18 PM

Yeah, when you're at Japanparts.com, the item right beneath the engine cover, for the 2 optional bolts, you were supposed to order those. The stock bolts do not fit with the new cover, as they are too short to fit properly. Technically, you could still use the engine cover WITHOUT these two bolts, but it might flap around a little bit. I made the mistake of not ordering the bolts, and now I have to wait for a friend of mine to order the cover with 2 sets of bolts.

ct20 · 05-22-2008, 08:49 PM

I was afraid you were going to say that. Damn it!
I sure wish somebody would have said, "yes, you need the two bolts!"
Anybody want to order me a spare set of bolts when they order their cover?

ViperSam · 05-22-2008, 09:05 PM

^ Yeah, I hear ya man. I'm waiting on those bolts as well lol

ct20 · 05-22-2008, 10:48 PM

I have to admit, the cover looks good. So I guess tomorrow I will be ordering bolts that cost $13.00 and shipping that also costs $13.00. In the end, I have no one to blame but myself for not researching it further.
You live, You learn, but I am still pi$$ed about it.

sgtmorph · 05-23-2008, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ct20

I have to admit, the cover looks good. So I guess tomorrow I will be ordering bolts that cost $13.00 and shipping that also costs $13.00. In the end, I have no one to blame but myself for not researching it further.
You live, You learn, but I am still pi$$ed about it.

Which cover did they send you???

Silver -OR- Black letters???

ct20 · 05-23-2008, 08:02 AM

black letters, no silver. I don't think they make the silver letter one anymore. I am going to try to post some pics, once I get the cover installed properly.

austinxcore444 · 06-07-2008, 06:49 PM

yeah
i dont wanna order til
i see a pic of the one without the silver lettering installed,
not sure what it would look like.
i mean, im sure its fine looking,
i just wanna know.

dongerneedfood · 06-07-2008, 08:13 PM

how about using a silver sharpie to color the lettering?

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02-07-2008, 06:25 PM	#41 (permalink)
Truplatano Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rhode Island Age: 21 Posts: 731 Felix iTrader: 2 / 100%	yeah they raised the price, but its still a nice mod...

02-09-2008, 11:58 PM	#42 (permalink)
NoahEX Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for sharing the link, I'll be getting one myself ^_^

03-01-2008, 05:21 PM	#43 (permalink)
rookietl Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kingston Posts: 41 Barrie iTrader: 0 / 0%	Yes they have put the price way up as it was about $18.00 ca(before shipping) when I order mine a year ago,remember to get the two bolts beside it on the web page as the unit has four mounting points and you replace the two valve cover bolts so they are used for the two rubber mounts that come with the cover to snap into. So the cover has 4 mounting points not just the two pasltic srews that come with you need the bolts to install it corrrectly

04-04-2008, 09:33 PM	#46 (permalink)
rookietl Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kingston Posts: 41 Barrie iTrader: 0 / 0%	yes you do get them

04-05-2008, 12:45 AM	#47 (permalink)
ViperSam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,459 NOVICE Crew iTrader: 5 / 100%	I recently ordered one of these. The "HONDA" part doesn't come in silver anymore. It's just flat black like the rest of the cover.

04-05-2008, 12:48 AM	#48 (permalink)
ViperSam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,459 NOVICE Crew iTrader: 5 / 100%	d'oh, what happened to the "edit post" function?! anyway, this is the cover i got sans silver HONDA lettering:

05-12-2008, 11:46 PM	#51 (permalink)
ct20 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 578 iTrader: 2 / 100%	So, has anyone found this in the US for purchase? I want to order it, but I hate having to order from japan? yeah, i know its a jdm part, but $23 shipping to shipping to ship a $40 part sux...

05-22-2008, 08:18 PM	#53 (permalink)
ViperSam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,459 NOVICE Crew iTrader: 5 / 100%	Yeah, when you're at Japanparts.com, the item right beneath the engine cover, for the 2 optional bolts, you were supposed to order those. The stock bolts do not fit with the new cover, as they are too short to fit properly. Technically, you could still use the engine cover WITHOUT these two bolts, but it might flap around a little bit. I made the mistake of not ordering the bolts, and now I have to wait for a friend of mine to order the cover with 2 sets of bolts.

05-22-2008, 08:49 PM	#54 (permalink)
ct20 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 578 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I was afraid you were going to say that. Damn it! I sure wish somebody would have said, "yes, you need the two bolts!" Anybody want to order me a spare set of bolts when they order their cover?

05-22-2008, 09:05 PM	#55 (permalink)
ViperSam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,459 NOVICE Crew iTrader: 5 / 100%	^ Yeah, I hear ya man. I'm waiting on those bolts as well lol

05-22-2008, 10:48 PM	#56 (permalink)
ct20 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 578 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I have to admit, the cover looks good. So I guess tomorrow I will be ordering bolts that cost $13.00 and shipping that also costs $13.00. In the end, I have no one to blame but myself for not researching it further. You live, You learn, but I am still pi$$ed about it.

05-23-2008, 08:02 AM	#58 (permalink)
ct20 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 578 iTrader: 2 / 100%	black letters, no silver. I don't think they make the silver letter one anymore. I am going to try to post some pics, once I get the cover installed properly.

06-07-2008, 06:49 PM	#59 (permalink)
austinxcore444 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: atl, ga. Posts: 670 austin smith iTrader: 2 / 100%	yeah i dont wanna order til i see a pic of the one without the silver lettering installed, not sure what it would look like. i mean, im sure its fine looking, i just wanna know.

06-07-2008, 08:13 PM	#60 (permalink)
dongerneedfood Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: California Posts: 273 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	how about using a silver sharpie to color the lettering?