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Vibrating engine cover - solution?

  • 17-10-2018 3:25pm
    #1
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,268 ✭✭✭


    The plastic engine shroud on my F10 vibrates quite a lot, you can here it vibrating from within the car.

    When I apply pressure to it the noise stops, so I'd like to wedge something between it and the bulkhead, any suggestions as to what I can use as a damping material, that is resistant to heat?


Comments

  • #2
    mullingar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,340 ✭✭✭mullingar


    Pull it off to see if a rubber grommet has come loose


  • #3
    Stoolbend
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭Stoolbend


    Is it fitted in the slots correctly at the bulkhead end?


  • #4
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,268 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Pretty sure it is properly attached, I have removed it and re-installed it and no difference, will have a closer look at the mounting points.

    Any suggestions as to a safe to use damping material. Was thinking a tennis ball wedged against the bulk head.


  • #5
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Pull it off for a while to make sure it's the cover that makes the noise.

    Swap/lube the rubber grommets to make sure they aren't stiff.


  • #6
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,268 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    Stoolbend wrote: »
    Is it fitted in the slots correctly at the bulkhead end?

    The problem was not the cover. Turns out the air filter housing the cover attached to tabs were not snug in their fittings. Packed them out a bit and now much less 'vibey'.


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