DIY: Installing Beetle Engine Cover on a Jetta

[RINGSROC]

Could not find a decent post containing all the information needed, so I thought I would compile one for the text.

Start by ordering one of the Beetle Engine covers PN# 07k103925 from the dealer or a Vortex supporting vendor

Remove the old cover. (See air filter DIY for info)

Take a T-30 bit and remove the studs from the rear (circled). They will be replaced with the two screws you will remove from the center of the motor.

Before swapping them, Split a 6mm lock washer so it will just clip onto the stud, above the captive rubber and steel washer.

Swap out the bolts from the center of the motor to the back where you removed the studs, Torque to 10 nm.
Reinstall the two studs with the new washers on them to the center of the motor.

Now that the studs are re-positioned, we need to swap one of the rubber mounting bushings from the old Jetta engine cover to the new Beetle cover.

Looking at the back of the beetle cover, you will need to replace the upper left short bushing with the one from the same position on the Jetta cover.

Small Beetle one with larger Jetta one:

Installed on cover:

The bushing fits fairly well in the holder, but you may want to add some glue or something to hold it tight. (I did not )

And now the cover will bite on all four studs. Giving you a solid fit!

Now to remove it and start the rest of the painting process!

Enjoy!



Modified by 07JettaMK5 at 5:52 PM 8-4-2008

[Audi4u]

Great work!

[RINGSROC]

Thank you sir! That means a lot comming from you

[ABAinA1]

the cover will work with stock air intake...correct?

[RINGSROC]

Quote, originally posted by ABAinA1 »

the cover will work with stock air intake...correct?

No it will not. It has no filter or ductwork. It is just a cover.

And.... she's all done now!

Modified by 07JettaMK5 at 11:56 PM 8-8-2008

[Audi4u]

How much for the cover?

[RINGSROC]

I went with ECS

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage...overs

MJM has it as well.

http://www.mjmautohaus.com/cat...10118

[RINGSROC]

bump to find later

[ENRGZR]

request for sticky sent

[nater]

Quote, originally posted by ENRGZR »

request for sticky sent

Added to the FAQ.

[RINGSROC]

WOW... I'm honored!

[kinging82]

Quote, originally posted by 07JettaMK5 »

Could not find a decent post containing all the information needed, so I thought I would compile one for the text. Start by ordering one of the Beetle Engine covers PN# 07k103925 from the dealer or a Vortex supporting vendor Remove the old cover. (See air filter DIY for info) Take a T-30 bit and remove the studs from the rear (circled). They will be replaced with the two screws you will remove from the center of the motor. Before swapping them, Split a 6mm lock washer so it will just clip onto the stud, above the captive rubber and steel washer. Swap out the bolts from the center of the motor to the back where you removed the studs, Torque to 10 nm. Reinstall the two studs with the new washers on them to the center of the motor. Now that the studs are re-positioned, we need to swap one of the rubber mounting bushings from the old Jetta engine cover to the new Beetle cover. Looking at the back of the beetle cover, you will need to replace the upper left short bushing with the one from the same position on the Jetta cover. Small Beetle one with larger Jetta one: Installed on cover: The bushing fits fairly well in the holder, but you may want to add some glue or something to hold it tight. (I did not ) And now the cover will bite on all four studs. Giving you a solid fit! Now to remove it and start the rest of the painting process! Enjoy! Modified by 07JettaMK5 at 5:52 PM 8-4-2008

NICE

[sebasEuRo]

Now to remove it and start the rest of the painting process!

Enjoy!

Great write-up! What intake is that? Me likey!

[RINGSROC]

http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/i...8856_8941_9790

[Fantomasz]

how about bug air filter box? will fit ?

[2tnicrbbt]

bump for instructions.

[vwmonkey14]

nice write up. once the paint is dry on mine I will be coming back to this.

[skizzott]

Curious, why wouldn't it work with just the stock air box? About to order from Keffer, but not sure if I"m doing a CAI.....

[Gunbu]

Curious, why wouldn't it work with just the stock air box? About to order from Keffer, but not sure if I"m doing a CAI.....

The stock air filter and piping are integrated into the golf/jetta engine cover. This beetle one is a cover only.

[skizzott]

Gotcha! Thanks.

[sebasEuRo]

The stock air filter and piping are integrated into the golf/jetta engine cover. This beetle one is a cover only.

Exactly

[RINGSROC]

Exactly

Precisely... If you have ever replaced your air filter, you will understand.
You can see from the pictures, the Beetle cover is just a shell / cover.

Glad to see this still helping others.

[skizzott]

It is!! In fact, you not only helped with the cover, but what intake I'm now going to get!!! Thanks again!

[RINGSROC]

It was a great sound. and car!

http://s153.beta.photobucket.com/use...0-100.flv.html

[vwmonkey14]

Finally got mine painted and installed. Thanks for the DIY! Now I need to clean the rest of the engine bay!



2012-09-23 17.16.11 by Matt Spearman Photography, on Flickr

[PhAyzoN]

Neat color scheme vwmonkey

[vwmonkey14]

Thank you! That green is on the inside of my rear badge (VW is black) calipers and shift knob. Love the color.

[DerekH]

My wheels are that color. I get harassed about it all the time but i like it.

[A.k.A Funky Chicken]

does anyone know if the beetle cover will fit with an SRI?

[sebasEuRo]

What in the world is an SRI? Seriously Red Intake?

[b1aCkDeA7h]

does anyone know if the beetle cover will fit with an SRI?

Nope. Not with a C2 one anyway.

[A.k.A Funky Chicken]

hmm i have a UM sri...

[b1aCkDeA7h]

hmm i have a UM sri...

If you want to buy my old one and try it out then, let me know.