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Gentlemen,
While reconning for a saturday morning oil change, I removed the plastic engine panel to locate the oil filter. Duh! I finally found it - up top. Anyway, I read that this panel is used to keep engine noise down. But after two days of driving without it (it was being degreased) I really didn't notice any noise difference. Which brings me to my question... Can I leave the panel off permanately to allow air flow for the engine? Although my car does not run hot, I just like the fact that I this may offer better air circulation to help dissipate engine heat. Thanks for replies. ------------------ |
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The most important thing this panel does is to keep water off of the belt in wet driving conditions. If you get the belt wet, the A/C compressor can slip and will lock out until the next time the engine is started.
------------------ Benzmac: ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN LEAD TECHNICIAN FOR 14 BAY FACILITY MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM |
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I'll put it back on. Thanx
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If Mercedes put it there it's there for a reason! Friend of mine left his off.Next thing you know he's out driving at night, hits a pothole and a "raised" piece of road RIPS the bottom of his sump clean off!!!!
You can guess the rest. |
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I can't imagine the "encapsulation panels" would offer much protection from any raised concrete or asphalt.
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The encapsulation panels will not protect from fixed objects such as concrete barriers, but they will protect from wetting the belt and from rocks and loose pieces entering unwanted areas.
------------------ Benzmac: ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM |
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