Hofmanns4rj

Update- see pics on page 2 of this post for the Painted Red Eco engine cover

I'm wanting to remove my Ecoboost Plastic Engine Cover and paint it and the lettering different colors. However, I can't figure out how to get the cover loose and pulled ioff the engine? Does anyone know how to remove it?????

BoostedFx

I to want to do the same thing. What color were you thinking of doing?

murdr

i am worried if you can't get that cover off...

take off the oil cap and pull it off.

yes, its that easy

truckerdude

yep, you had better sell the truck if you can't figure out on your own how to take the cover off.

Baptyzmbyf1re

Make sure you take pictures of doing the paint job. What kind of paint are you doing to use?

Hofmanns4rj

Thanks guys for being worried - but honestly, the forum is for asking question, getting help, guidance, instructions and showing off our trucks. Not suggestions for selling a truck for asking a simple question - right. Again, I would rather ask a simple question than "assume" and break the cover which is probably not cheap to replace. Anyway, I'll let you know how it turns out and take some pics. Color is undecided yet, but I'm certain it will look better than the big piece of ugly plastic under the hood. As for the kind of paint, I'll first prep with a plastic bonding agent then I'm planning on using higher temp paint that that allows some flexibility. I've done the painting of the engine cover on several cars/trucks and never had any issues with the paint holding up.

zitterich246

Fastlane did a nice job on there ecoboost
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/05...boost-v-6.html

medicff0879

I had more trouble getting mine back on (aligning correctly) then I did taking it off. OOooo, a step stool helps too LOL!!

<-KJP->

Step 1. Remove oil filler cap
Step 2. Grab the front of the engine cover and pull up abot 4"
Step 3. Pull towards you asuming you are at the front of the truck.

Dont forget to put the oil filler cap when putting back on.

Enjoy!

Hofmanns4rj

Thanks for the detailed directions......Engine cover came off in about 30 seconds! Prep work is now done and the first coat of paint just went on. Using a Red that matches the color in the FX4 decals on the side of the truck. Then plan to set all the letters with a gloss black, followed by several clear coats.....Will post pics later tonight if I get done, or in the next few days.