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uneet · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 3:04 pm Post subject: Engine cover for Fabia

I spoke to Sai Automobiles, Delhi regarding the engine cover for Fabia.
I was told that though Skoda has started manufacturing engine covers now but we need to order one as they don't have that in stock.
Appox price is Rs. 12000/-

I want to ask you guys, has anyone got this cover fitted in their cars? Has the engine noise reduced considerably?

orionph05 · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: Engine cover for Fabia

uneet · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 6:15 pm Post subject:

I think this new cover is not just a foam cover rather its a proper mettalic sheet specificaly desgned by Skoda for Fabia to reduce the noise heard in the cabin.
To make sure i have already requested the dealer to arrange for a photograph of the same to have a better idea.
Just in case i get any pic, will surelly post here.

orionph05 · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:51 pm Post subject:

jbarai · Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:46 am Post subject:

can such a cover not be 'custom' made ? dont think it would be that difficult.

the only catch here is the engine heat buildup if the cover causes any hinderance to the airflow near the engine block.
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fanfabia

In my recent acquisition of SKODA FABIA 1.4TDI Elegance, I was able to negotiate this Engine Noise Cover with a thich sponge like padding underneath from Fahrenheit Automobiles. Guys its worth the bet. Engine appears pretty neat with this clothing on and the noise+vibration is greatly muffled on cruising speeds. Now on my idling only, one can make out it is 3 Pot Diesel otherwise for all practical purposes it is a growling powerful engine. SKODA company a feedback, kindly make this part of standard equipment, it will be a great blow to rivals who are negatively publicising the NOISE
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Saket Kapur
New Delhi
Owned & Driven Fiat 1100D,Premier Padmini,Amb MarkII,III,IV,800, Esteem, Zen, Omni,Estate,Sumo, Sieana,Innova etc. Had the opportunity to Drive in Thailand, Mauritius, Australia, New Zealand and Greek Islands.Cars are my passion .

jbarai

fanfabia

Thanks Boss! You may hear the Engine Growl by following the under given link on Youtube. Mind you this has been captured right after the delivery and the odo was at 28Km.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmQvPveD1uQ

Shall post the Still Pictures of the Cover Soon. Till then Hail Fabia!
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Saket Kapur
New Delhi
Owned & Driven Fiat 1100D,Premier Padmini,Amb MarkII,III,IV,800, Esteem, Zen, Omni,Estate,Sumo, Sieana,Innova etc. Had the opportunity to Drive in Thailand, Mauritius, Australia, New Zealand and Greek Islands.Cars are my passion .

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fanfabia · Posted: Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:42 pm Post subject: Engine Noise Cover

Retail Price for this piece of Engine Clothing Quoted by Fahrenheit Automobiles is Rs.14,000.00. However I took it as a part of complete deal while negotiating.
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Saket Kapur
New Delhi
Owned & Driven Fiat 1100D,Premier Padmini,Amb MarkII,III,IV,800, Esteem, Zen, Omni,Estate,Sumo, Sieana,Innova etc. Had the opportunity to Drive in Thailand, Mauritius, Australia, New Zealand and Greek Islands.Cars are my passion .

fanfabia · Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:02 pm Post subject: Pic. of Engine Noise Cover.

My Engine Noise Cover may be viewed at the following Link.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Fr_IqcFk2IXisgT31HteRQ?feat=directlink[/url]
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Saket Kapur
New Delhi
Owned & Driven Fiat 1100D,Premier Padmini,Amb MarkII,III,IV,800, Esteem, Zen, Omni,Estate,Sumo, Sieana,Innova etc. Had the opportunity to Drive in Thailand, Mauritius, Australia, New Zealand and Greek Islands.Cars are my passion .

orionph05 · Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: Pic. of Engine Noise Cover.

fanfabia · Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2010 12:01 pm Post subject: Engine Noise Cover

Boss it appears to be PU, same material out of which Car Body Bumpers are made of. Surely it makes the entire engine appear very neat and tidy besides noise attenuation.
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Saket Kapur
New Delhi
Owned & Driven Fiat 1100D,Premier Padmini,Amb MarkII,III,IV,800, Esteem, Zen, Omni,Estate,Sumo, Sieana,Innova etc. Had the opportunity to Drive in Thailand, Mauritius, Australia, New Zealand and Greek Islands.Cars are my passion .

jbarai · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:03 am Post subject:

may be silly question - but would this apply to petrols - the htp engine ?

if yes, will try to pay a visit to opera house in mumbai and enquire the price there..
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orionph05 · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:14 am Post subject:

admin · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 10:34 am Post subject:

fanfabia · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 12:11 pm Post subject: Sound Absorber nee Engine Cover

Sure Guys! The one which I have, has TDI ebellished alongwith SKODA Logo. Clearly for HTP there would be another variant. Inherently Diesel Engines owing to High Compression Ratio produce more vibration and subsequent Sound as compared to their counter part Petrol Engines. I beleive there would be a design difference also and for petrol it may be minus the foam like Mat.
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Saket Kapur
New Delhi
Owned & Driven Fiat 1100D,Premier Padmini,Amb MarkII,III,IV,800, Esteem, Zen, Omni,Estate,Sumo, Sieana,Innova etc. Had the opportunity to Drive in Thailand, Mauritius, Australia, New Zealand and Greek Islands.Cars are my passion .

orionph05 · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 2:46 pm Post subject:

I have placed order for Engine cover / sound absorber.
I was told all new Fabia cars are comming with this accessory as a standard factory fitting.
Can any one confirm?
One needs to send the chasis and engine no. to place the order.
Engine cover for Petrol engines cost is more or less same.
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Pravin
Bangalore

fanfabia · Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 3:13 pm Post subject: Engine Cover/Sound Absorber

Sorry Boss! This is not standard in New Fabias, but I have given a feedback to make it one. My 1.4TDI is April 30 Mfg. from Volkswagen India (P) Limited Chakan Unit and was delivered on 23/05/2010. The only change I have observed that it is minus rear defogger and is BSIV compliant.
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Saket Kapur
New Delhi
Owned & Driven Fiat 1100D,Premier Padmini,Amb MarkII,III,IV,800, Esteem, Zen, Omni,Estate,Sumo, Sieana,Innova etc. Had the opportunity to Drive in Thailand, Mauritius, Australia, New Zealand and Greek Islands.Cars are my passion .

rm · Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: Engine Cover/Sound Absorber