T5 Multivan engine cover

[Silver Caravelle]

Hi all,

Can anyone confirm whether the multivan has a plastic cover that sits over the top of the engine bay as did the t4 TDI?

Thanks,

Scott

[shogun2]

Mine doesn't

[Silver Caravelle]

Thanks Shogun2.

I wonder to what extent a cover would reduce engine noise.

Regards,
Scott

[gregozedobe]

You might find some useful info here -

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22022

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19480

[Silver Caravelle]

You might find some useful info here -

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22022

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19480

Thanks Gregozedobe for the info.

It's a pity its not standard on the Aus delivered vehicles if it reduces noise and keeps the crap out of the engine bay. No doubt another cost cutting measure by VW AUS - like getting the Euro down spec trendline dash on the AUS confortline instead of the more integrated dash seen in the left hand drive version.

http://www.volkswagen-nutzfahrzeuge.de/vwcms_publish/vwcms/master_public/virtualmaster/en_vwnfz/grossraumlimousinen/multivan/multivan/ausstattungsvarianten/comfortline.html

Cheers,
Scott

[MultiplexMan]

If you don't want to spend the money on the engine cover, apply some sound deadener under the bonnet.

There should be a black "felt" factory pad already installed. Simply unclip it, apply your sound deadener (Dynamat, RaamAudio BXT...) and refit the factory pad. This will help with sound resonance and radiation from the bonnet.

It does help.

If you want to improve sound levels INSIDE the vehicle you need to get under your carpets, door trims...etc

[Silver Caravelle]

If you don't want to spend the money on the engine cover, apply some sound deadener under the bonnet.

There should be a black "felt" factory pad already installed. Simply unclip it, apply your sound deadener (Dynamat, RaamAudio BXT...) and refit the factory pad. This will help with sound resonance and radiation from the bonnet.

It does help.

If you want to improve sound levels INSIDE the vehicle you need to get under your carpets, door trims...etc

Thanks for the comments. My new Multivan arrives in July. Hopefully it woun't need extra sound deadening inside....but I will have to wait and see.

My current Caravelle is reasonbly quiet at speed, so am hoping the Multivan will be at least simliar - only have driven a multivan briefly to compare.

Ps My 2000 Caravelle petrol auto is for sale in July for anybody interested. Excellent nick with just 115,000 ks and reguarly serviced.

Thanks,
Scott

[shogun2]

I find the inside noise is very dependent on the road surface. On the smooth surfaces it is very quiet - even at 100+ KpH. However, at other times I have to turn the stereo up to hear it.
I am about to change the tyres, and have been told the Hankooks are quieter than the Michelin Primacy's that are on it at the moment. We will soon see ...

[Silver Caravelle]

I find the inside noise is very dependent on the road surface. On the smooth surfaces it is very quiet - even at 100+ KpH. However, at other times I have to turn the stereo up to hear it.
I am about to change the tyres, and have been told the Hankooks are quieter than the Michelin Primacy's that are on it at the moment. We will soon see ...


I find the same with the Caravelle -and it has the OEM load rated Cargo tyres fitted.

I will be interested in what you discover.

Cheers,
Scott