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LostCause 11-22-2014 05:05 PM

2013-2014 Engine Cover :(
 
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I just received the new Engine Cover and i must say I'm not digging it. The older version was much nicer IMO, what do you guys think.

I was expecting to get the one that covers the actual engine. :frown:

Red2014tC 11-23-2014 12:06 AM

Its not that bad, at least it hides the ugly bits.

stenger 11-23-2014 06:38 PM

I didn't even get one when I bought mine brand new. lol

Pedro13 11-24-2014 04:26 PM

Hey lost, is not bad... In fact, I like to ask you where you bought it and if you can pass me the link to buy one...if they ship to Canada.


Thanks!

Xversa 11-25-2014 12:33 AM

Me too! Where from and how much. My naked engine is UGLY.

ockevin 11-27-2014 04:47 AM

I got this one on eBay....its the same for a 2.5 Camry and RAV4.


http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MzM3WDU5OQ...UZcd4/$_12.JPG

Pedro13 11-27-2014 04:16 PM

My wife have a RAV 4 2012 (previous model). Cover looks very similar to the one of ockevin and doesn't fit on my engine, hope this is not the case...

ockevin 11-27-2014 07:07 PM

Mine fits good. I will snap a picture later. I am painting the header cover right now.

LostCause 12-05-2014 02:29 AM

Hi guys sorry for the late reply.

I myself am in curacao and ordered it at Headquarters toyota in miami for around USd. 120,-

Pedro13 12-05-2014 04:29 PM

Lost: Is for a Camry? or how you ordered?


Thanks!

ockevin 12-05-2014 05:22 PM

I got it on eBay.... Type in Camry 2.5 cover

Pedro13 12-05-2014 05:29 PM

Thank you ocKevin!. I will look for one too!

stenger 12-05-2014 06:58 PM

Yup. That is the Camry one. There is actually 2 I think. The one the tC uses as well I believe.

LostCause 12-05-2014 10:40 PM

Yes, you just ask for the 2.5L Camry Engine Cover.

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LostCause 12-05-2014 10:44 PM

wow we have major time zone differences

ockevin 12-06-2014 05:32 AM

On eBay now ....type RAV4 2.5 cover and you will see the cover for about $ 70

Xversa 03-06-2015 07:51 PM

Finally a cover, now my engine doesn't look naked. Found on ebay for $45, from a 2010 Camry.


https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8596/...2a11f50c_c.jpg

ockevin 03-06-2015 11:02 PM

Looks good

Xversa 03-07-2015 04:13 AM

Thanks. I like this one better than the RAV4, more coverage.

hampton1100 03-13-2015 03:09 PM

I actually like both. The first one is cool if you want to be creative. I'd be happy with either haha.

thegracin 03-24-2015 07:41 PM

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had to get me an engine cover too, couldn't stand seeing the coils. painted to match.

VitaminE 03-24-2015 08:07 PM

Both look decent, but I would've expected Toyota to have included a rebaged one for the tC.

oblivionlord 04-03-2015 03:46 PM

Cover is just another piece to take off. Why not go through the process of pollishing your valve cover. At least that way it will look like you put effort into what you own. Not just cover it up with plastic.

Xversa 04-03-2015 04:30 PM


Originally Posted by oblivionlord (Post 4166883)
Cover is just another piece to take off. Why not go through the process of pollishing your valve cover. At least that way it will look like you put effort into what you own. Not just cover it up with plastic.



Mine was completely pitted by whatever the dealer used to clean the engine. Replacing the value cover would have been too costly.

oblivionlord 04-04-2015 03:34 PM

You don't have to replace it. Just take it off and go thorough the process of polishing it.

This video shows how lengthy of a process it is if you do it thoroughly....

This thread is on the 2nd gen xB showing you the results of stock to polished....https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sci...polish-200625/

You can even take it to a shop and have them powder coat it to whatever color you want without having to sand it down. It will look rough with the coating over it unless you sand it down first giving it the smooth look.

IMO I think this is far more impressive than using plastic covers cause then you can also change the hose colors and other stuff in the engine bay where it all shows your individuality instead of it all being hidden under plastic.

blackedout14 05-25-2015 09:27 PM


Originally Posted by Xversa (Post 4165500)
Finally a cover, now my engine doesn't look naked. Found on ebay for $45, from a 2010 Camry.


https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8596/...2a11f50c_c.jpg



does it snap into place or are any modifications needed??

Xversa 05-26-2015 04:52 AM

No mods needed. Its off the same Toyota engine. Just clean it up, and snap it on.

stayintrucha 06-03-2015 12:30 AM

wait so all of yours came with a cover? i bought mine brand new but didnt come with one :(

hampton1100 06-03-2015 03:17 AM

The 2011+ tC does not come with an engine cover. They are just showing ones they've bought.

ToxicAffect 06-18-2015 01:15 AM


Originally Posted by Xversa (Post 4165500)
Finally a cover, now my engine doesn't look naked. Found on ebay for $45, from a 2010 Camry.


https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8596/...2a11f50c_c.jpg

Did you just put a Scion badge on yourself? If so that looks clean, I'd much rather have a Scion badge over Toyota just to keep badges matching (i know thats picky lol)

Xversa 06-18-2015 04:05 PM

Found the Scion emblem on ebay, it's the same one as on your steering wheel. Had to grind down the Toyota "T" to get good adhesion with 3M tape.
Also header cover has been painted black since this picture was taken.
Guess I'm a little anal also.

xxciv 06-18-2015 05:02 PM


Originally Posted by Red2014tC (Post 4161234)
Its not that bad, at least it hides the ugly bits.

I'd say it is the ugly bits :tongue:

The polished or painted valve covers just look so much nicer IMO.

Pedro13 06-22-2015 04:48 PM

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Ok, finally after long search (in Canada is not easy to find a Camry engine covers, at least where I live), found my cover in eBay $50 + $40 shipping & import taxes (again , I'm in Canada). I just try to gave some "touch" with the red color on the letters & "Toyota" emblem. Excuse the pictures quality, but was taken with my crappy phone...

A1_Fares 07-09-2015 09:00 AM

So I got one of the smaller ones from ebay, painted it white and stuck it on, but one problem.

I want to put in a strut brace and I don't know if I'll have the clearance. There's AEM, TRD, Tanabe, and DC but they all look like they want to sit really close to the motor..

Does anyone know if it'll clear?


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