Loose engine cover on the N55

doublevanosrc · 01-28-2012, 07:41 PM

So i was looking around the engine bay and i touched the engine cover and it just came up without any resistance. I thought it might be out of place but i only saw 2 tabs on it. I messed with it for a while but its still loose especially on the right side. Anyone else notice this?? It the cover with the BMW emblem on it.

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Dackelone · 01-28-2012, 08:05 PM

Most engine covers sit on some sort of rubber gromet. Maybe yours came loose durring your last dealer visit?

PS: I tried looking on RealOEM.com but I could not even find that engine cover(twin scroll) platic pannel/cover.

doublevanosrc · 01-28-2012, 08:14 PM

Yeah i guess after my hpfp visit it came loose, I put a little pressure towards the front and it finally snapped in place. It has 2 foam helmet like things that go over some small hubs that snap into place. Its all good now i knew it was impossible for that to be so loose.

albertabahn · 05-07-2012, 02:01 PM

Nice Ride! My question is: what is the best way to remove this engine cover wthout damaging it?

doublevanosrc · 05-07-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by albertabahn

Nice Ride! My question is: what is the best way to remove this engine cover wthout damaging it?

Based on the way it snaps into place, I would think with a gentle tug upwards should do it. Remember its plastic so be gentle.

jlc45 · 06-09-2021, 02:13 PM

I see these are old threads, but I am also embarrassed to say that I am having the same problem as original poster!
My engine cover (2012 135i with N55) is being very difficult and i don't want to break it. The back of the cover comes out of the two tabs, but the front will not lift up. Do I just need more force, or is there a secret?
J.

dtla1 · 06-09-2021, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlc45

I see these are old threads, but I am also embarrassed to say that I am having the same problem as original poster!
My engine cover (2012 135i with N55) is being very difficult and i don't want to break it. The back of the cover comes out of the two tabs, but the front will not lift up. Do I just need more force, or is there a secret?
J.

More force, they "snap" into little rubberized bulbs. Here's what they look like:
https://www.idparts.com/engine-cover...226-p-770.html

01-28-2012, 07:41 PM	#1
doublevanosrc Loves his G20 265 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 2020 330ix M sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin. Tx iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	Loose engine cover on the N55 So i was looking around the engine bay and i touched the engine cover and it just came up without any resistance. I thought it might be out of place but i only saw 2 tabs on it. I messed with it for a while but its still loose especially on the right side. Anyone else notice this?? It the cover with the BMW emblem on it. [IMG]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/Burger%20MS/Juice_Box_N55_tuner.jpg[/IMG] __________________ 2020 330ix-Msport Past- 2013 135i 2011 135i
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Dackelone European Editor 10526 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Most engine covers sit on some sort of rubber gromet. Maybe yours came loose durring your last dealer visit? PS: I tried looking on RealOEM.com but I could not even find that engine cover(twin scroll) platic pannel/cover.
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doublevanosrc Loves his G20 265 Rep 2,508 Posts Drives: 2020 330ix M sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin. Tx iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW [0.00]	Yeah i guess after my hpfp visit it came loose, I put a little pressure towards the front and it finally snapped in place. It has 2 foam helmet like things that go over some small hubs that snap into place. Its all good now i knew it was impossible for that to be so loose. __________________ 2020 330ix-Msport Past- 2013 135i 2011 135i
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albertabahn Enlisted Member 2 Rep 40 Posts Drives: Drives Nov. delivery 335i 6mt Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i Sedan [0.00]	N55 Nice Ride! My question is: what is the best way to remove this engine cover wthout damaging it?
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jlc45 Private First Class 48 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ancaster ON iTrader: (0)	Engine cover I see these are old threads, but I am also embarrassed to say that I am having the same problem as original poster! My engine cover (2012 135i with N55) is being very difficult and i don't want to break it. The back of the cover comes out of the two tabs, but the front will not lift up. Do I just need more force, or is there a secret? J.
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