How To Fit Engine Cover Dress Up Kit
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- Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2020
- A quick guide on removal & refitting Audi TT engine covers using an alloy anodised washers with stainless steel countersunk bolts.
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Love this channel, learn so much and I don’t even have a TT... So to my question, will these work for the S3 8L?
Thanks that makes me so happy to hear, yes similar fitment. If you look on the website he may offer a specific kit for your platform 👌🏻
Great video as always,and loving tweek ov the week ☺👍
Thanks dude appreciate it 😊 Plus it gives me some motivation I have to do a least one thing a week to the car 😂
This is brilliant. All my plastics clips have broken, so this will be a perfect upgrade.
Hey buddy, yeah for sure makes a massive difference
I bought one of these kits the other week but haven't got round to fitting it yet, i dare say your video will help me out! Cheers for the vid mate, keep up the good work! 👏🏻👍🏻
Christopher GUEST i’ll be watching social media now waiting for a post when you fitted it 😂. Thanks as always dude 👍🏻
Top work mate , definitely worth it 👍🏻
Thanks colin 👍🏻
A small update that will make difference. Looks much better together with detailed plastics. Good job 👍
Thank you as always my friend 👍🏻 is the little things that make the biggest difference I think sometimes
I’ve only just bought a mk1 Audi TT 180 and stumbled across your channel tonight, loving the content so easy to follow going to Learn so much watching these videos 😁
Welcome aboard! & thanks i try and keep it real, you know where i am if you ever have any questions
I bought the kit off cb auto as well and struggled to work out how the engine cover fixings fitted, well now i know - very informative videos, keep up the good work 👌
Thanks Gary 👌🏻
Good video. I used Rivet nuts for the screw nuts. Solid, permanent option.
I think if I take them off a couple of times I probably will end up doing that, but the one supplied are very good
Another great video, keep it up
Thanks buddy 😊👌🏻
Loving the videos bro 👍
99 TThree thanks buddy
Bought this set a while ago because I was missing half of the clips. Really makes the bay look a bit nicer.
It really does, simple and effective right 🙂
Coool video these videos are perfectly timed for me going through the process of modifying my 225 thx
Thanks for the comment, do you mean there are a great reason to spend money on a weekly basis on your car 😉😂
@@TheParrottBros yes lol im just finishing up with maintenance and servicing first. Then mods will follow great videos looking forward to more
Audi TTRS best way, less likely to have issues that way round 👍🏻
Thanks for the vid. Mine came with most of the plastics missing. Not a fan of putting more back in but the battery area def needs something. The cap looks great by the way!! Cheers.
I’m not a massive fan of engine plastics, however on a TT the 249 on top of the
Rocker cover looks awful, and so does there coolant bottle, so I thought why not cover them for the time being until I fit something bigger and better 😂. Thanks man appreciate it
Just fitted mine using the same kit looks smart, an excellent video as I didn't even realise I was missing the battery and water bottle covers (eBay to the rescue). My engine top cover looks different as I have three plastic rivets and only 2 alloy screws so will leave those as is.
Gotta love eBay for that, haha always happy to help. It does make a big difference that’s for sure
Looks good 😌👍
Thank you 😋
Greetings from Germany!!....Another good informative video...Thanks. One point if I may: I believe the captive nuts for the engine cover fitted to the brackets on the inlet manifold, should be fitted underneath the brackets to allow tightening. If you put them on top then only the clips are holding the cover on. Keep up the Good work!!
Thank you, I was 50-50 on that as if I didn’t the other way round it feel like they might have lifted up a little, next time I take it off and swap it round see how it goes appreciate the comment hello from England 👋🏻
Thanks mate just ordered some in red..
Great stuff 👍🏻
Very useful thanks mate
Very welcome!
Cheers for this.. brought the kit ages ago... never got around to fitting it.. Will do it this weekend now
Haha it’s always the way, I have had some parts for nearly a year 😂 know that feeling well
@@TheParrottBros so true... Got so much to fit lol
I must admit I’m not doing too bad at the moment, however it does keep breaking so the list keeps growing. The wipers have stopped working so you can expect a video on that in the future 😂
@@TheParrottBros Had to replace my wiper motor on mine a couple of months ago. Used the golf motor as the wipers move faster
T I had not thought about modifying my windscreen wipers 😂
Tweet of the week great idea Dom
Btw ya beard is bigger than ya cone filter 🤣🤣😎
Julian Matthews thanks buddy & it’s bigger than a lot of stuff 😂
Much cleaner 👍👍
I think so too 👌🏻
Good idea for the series, these cars seem in general to be in good condition because of the build quality, but after 20 odd years they need little spruce ups to keep them looking their best...
Couldn’t agree more, usually the cars with more owners, get neglected maintenance as they are just 1k cars, and just drive them into the ground
Good video as always. Can I confirm. Some of the screws for the dress do not unscrew but you have to access them from underneath with pliers, pinch the screw wings together, to effectively pop the screws out to allow the panels to be removed. There was always a temptation to pull up those panels thinking the screws would pop out but this would result in damage as another person said on here. I found the front valence panel and main cover over the coilpacks impossible to remove due to my lack of knowledge.
Steve E thanks Steve. If you are talking about the audi factory fixings. The rocker plastic cover has 2 quarter turn screws. Then Lifts away.
The front valance either has spread clips of the ones where the centre push downward and you catch the dowell. Then they will pull up.
@@TheParrottBros Yes the Audi factory fittings, I could never get them off and feared doing damage if I tried pulling the panels up.
Steve E if you need help send me a picture of issue fixing and I’ll explain how to remove. I’m on fb, insta and via website
That’s me back on cb auto later 😂
Sorry.... not sorry 😂
Excellent "tweet of the week" really enjoying your content. Trying to track down a 225bhp in Ireland, what a struggle. As soon as I have it will be watching out for 1 of you UK meet ups. 👍
Are you southern? I’m guessing it’s not worth importing one if that’s the case as heard tax is a right killer. Although your road duty is also steep too. Was chatting with a cabby when in Dublin last and he said he’s 3 cars were like 8k a year in road duty. I nearly fell out the cab 😂.
Yeah do it your always welcome! Or feel free to host a meet and invite me over 👍🏻
@@TheParrottBros was looking at importing, duty on a mk1 TT is €1500 but haven't ruled it out yet 🤣 love these motors. Gonna keep watching the forums till end of Jan. If nothing I'll be the revenues best friend 🤣🤣. Actually great idea about inviting you over, was chat with a buddy (fellow TT lover/owner) and massive lack of TT enthusiast meets here. Gonna start working on that, will get some traction under it first 👍
I guess if the choice is not great, and I’m sure the price is quite high too so importing one may not be a bad idea after all. Yeah drop me a message in the New Year and we can have a chat about doing something, I’ve always wanted to come over and heard the roads are epic
Another great video!
I’ve been looking at the red washer version of these to dress up my engine bay (going for a red/black kind of theme) except the last bastard to own my TT decided to pure rip the plastic covers off instead of unscrewing them so they are all more or less cracked.
eBay still the best place to buy replacement covers?
After that it’ll be straight on to these little things like this and a few red vacuum lines
Ebay or if you are on facebook speak to some of the breakers in the sales page :)
They are a nice little touch, not too bling but enough to personalise
Looks good. I need some of these think there is only a couple holding mine on atm. The pro ramair filter looking good in there too. I just got mine delivered today just waiting for the cloude 9 customs heat shield to arrive and ill be putting it on. How does it sound and also do you have a video for fitting it coming out soon?
Every time I open my bonnet at the moment I am admiring that l, it’s
Beautiful isn’t it. Fitting video is going live on Sunday 4 pm should you be wondering ha ha 😊
Great video again and thanks for the info
Thanks buddy
This was the first thing I did to mine as it was all zip tied together (and in some parts SCREWED into the body!)
It’s mad the length some will go to when bodging! Would have been easier to do it right 😂
@@TheParrottBros Dude I bought the most bodged car ever 😂 Every time I go to remove something (Lets say, the Airbox), "Right, I'll just undo these screws - wait, there's none here!".
Quick release I’ve heard 😂, my car was very similar, 184,000 miles and been to various poor garages in the past by the looks of it
Great idea mate, keep bringing the content and stay safe 💪
Thanks buddy 👍🏻
Hi, sorry for my english. I really like your channel and you make a great job with your tt. Wahat would you choose for daily driving 1.8 180hp or 3.2? Front wheel drive.
Михаил Мошко only the 180hp is fwd, the 225 and v6 are 4wd.
The 180 is good fun round town and a economical daily compared with the upkeep of a v6
Nice 👍 think you could paint the plastics ? 🤔
24karat Barz I’m sure you could
How did you fix that floppy battery/fuse cover? My moves around all over the place!
Have a look and work out what’s broken. My battery blanket plastic is broke at the front and doesn’t clip in so that’s why it moves around lots
Think im going to have to get that cone filter does it sound good?
The best 😎, that’s providing you like the induction noise of course. I know it’s not for everyone
@@TheParrottBros i love a nice deep throaty induction noise
Then yes, it sounds as good as it looks😎
That’s a simpler kit than I had. I had to rivet pieces to the front for the screws to fit into.
It’s a very straight forward and well thought out kit that’s for sure
hello there..... cb auto... looked on the web cant find them?? can you please send me there web site .... cheers.....love the channel
www.cbauto.co.uk
I was always curious. Those engine covers, they're not used in engine cooling or something like that, right? They're just for dress-up. Because I'm thinking of ditching the lot. They're old cars, I'm not sure covering up wires/hoses is the best thing to do. I'm thinking it's best to just let them exposed for easier checking.
That’s correct they are visual, it’s a luxury sports car so they covered all the unsightly stuff with plastics. On or off only visual :)
The panels dress up the engine bay and also attenuate engine noises. Thanks
Is there anything in the US like this. I'm sourcing a battery cover from Lithuania and need the fasteners. Thank you for your work. It's just good fun.
I dont know the us market very well but im sure english ebay will allow you to get some delivered for a reasonable price if not
@@TheParrottBros Tnx. I'm a novice to Audi & the tt, coming from some 30 old BMWs of all sizes over 30 years. I'll drive out to Tempe and pick up my '01 225 roadster w. BB interior within the month. Because, I built a '54, BN-1, Austin Healey, 100-4 from the frame up and raced SCCA Nationally in the mid '60's, I'm looking for that open road feel again, now I'm 80.
The Mk1 tt so fills that bill.
In anticipation, I've found the stock cup holder in the U.S.
Arm rest from Kirby,
rear diffuser & shift boot in addition to battery cover from Lithuania,
floor mats from Turkey.
Still looking for fasteners you highlighted for bat cover.
The plan is a 1,900 mi, no Interstates run back to central OH. I'm thinking a week. I'm doing the 3" in and out & sway bars before I start.
Thank you again for your work.
You both continue to give me inspiration.
@@lamontcranston1933 Thats going to be some epic road trip! 1900 miles i mean wow! i would recommend checking if the coil packs have been changed and if not just get 1 as a spare, but besides that man enjoy and be sure to take some pictures as you go!
any issues finding fixings you can always buy them and get them shipped to me and ill send on
@@TheParrottBros Thank you for your gracious offer.
I am humbled by your kindness.
TT Mk1’s are such pieces of art, surroundings easily complement it.
I may be going thru an area where Swarrow cactus grow.
Really, I want to just sit in it and enjoy the dots, circles, and tunnels.
Then drive it.
Regretfully, having gone thru a dealer to auction to AutoDealz, AZ, my dealer, there are no accompanying service records.
Should I have the Haldex serviced or oil sump pick-up replaced before the trip or can I put on another 2K miles and do it myself ?
I am so ignorant about this car.
Your work, well . . .
When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.
Thank you.
@@TheParrottBros Enjoy Googling, "Lamont Cranston." My '50's radio days
Already ahead of you on this one! 🤟😉
What twit gave a thumbs down?? 🖕
Haha you’ll have to send me your mod list and I’ll see what else I fancy doing 😂.
I get a few on every video within the first few mins every time. Makes me laugh if you don’t like it don’t watch it 🤪
@@TheParrottBros you're videos are great 🤟😀.. for once it was something I'd already done 👍, wasn't being cynical
my mods list is very short 😂
Nick I know you weren’t mate was just having a laugh with you 😊
how about a link to purchase these kits !
Unfortunately its too hard to keep up with up to date links for some reason, if you search ebay or google for " audi tt engine dress kit" you will be able to find what you are after, thanks Dom
Can anyone tell me where I can buy the full bolt/screw kit for the front bumper? I need all of the bolts to put my new bumper on cause my car came with a aftermarket bumper not sure it has all the original bolts for it. I bought a original s line v6 style I’m making the car original again after a deer hit me
I would speak to either a breaker or a company like tps ( or genuine part supplier )
Hi, I've just watched your video, im missing a lot of screws, luckily all the covers are intact. I've just googled CB Auto to order a set but I cant find them, could you or anyone send me a link please. Cheers. 😊
www.cbauto.co.uk/alloy-engine-bay-washer-kit
Dang, I just went to buy a set and they're out of stock. Just my luck.
DeCampers I’m sure if you check back in the next day or two they will be back in stock, if not drop them an email 👍🏻
@@TheParrottBros solid advice. Thank you. I'm going to get the same set you have.
DeCampers great little set I’m still very impressed. Does the job well