Hi all, so I may be too ****, but such is me, but the N14 engine seems to be missing some top bolt caps, and therefore allows dirst/water to sit in there and just in general looks unfinished. Has anyone come up with something to cover these bolts holes?
I thought they were just missing on my N14 when I bought it used, but realoem seems to suggest there never was any black plastic caps to cover them off.
seems odd...

 

It bothered me too, I added some allen head SS bolts that I had laying around.

Or, do you mean the large holes around the cover center bolts?

 

Nope, they are exposed and moisture gets on them in the center or if you wash the engine bay, water collects there. Use a blower to blow it out. I never really liked the design and since its off another car (PSA) i think it looks like it was never finished


PSA Peugeot




https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...h/11127646555/

 

Yes I refer to the two bolts that are in the wells, between IGN coils 1/2 and 3/4
I like to wash engine bay and it drives me mad to have pools of water there.
Black gorilla tape would conceal but also would leave a sticky mess when tape melts off

 

I will measure OD when I get home, I have a bunch of rubber grommets and a few black plastic caps I can try , I will update here...cheers


Instead of gorilla tape , a few small round vinyl stickers could be all you need

 

A couple of these, properly sized, would do the trick…

Amazon

Amazon

 

The ID of the holes is about 23 mm , my Subaru wiper arm covers are a little too large , I will head to NAPA tomorrow and see what they have , Cheers

 

23mm?! That almost an inch! I don’t think they are THAT big. Did you mean 2.3mm?

 

These are 23mm I’ve added stainless bolts to blind holes

 

Good ideas about the caps.
I will see what I can find out for bits as well

 

Well peeps , I found in my elec stash a black plastic knock out cover , 21.6 mm OD, tabs are about 23.8ish …. Fits right in… now I’ll find numbers so we can order … but any electrical wholesaler or American Home Depot etc … cheers !

outside of cover is 26mm plus … I’ll get a photo on valve cover

 

 

Nice! I didn’t think you were talking about those holes, but that looks MUCH better!

 

That's looks good a couple of times I had water 💦💦 settled in there

 

now THAT looks complete/good!!!
great find Bloodrider

but I just noticed, that even if we put caps on the holes, water will still enter becvause there is a large opening just beow that plasic :(

 

Bloodrider,
would you happen to know the brand of those electrical box plugs? I see a "number" on inside of plug but searching that shows me nothing sadly.
I need 2 as just seeing the open pit drives me nuts
I just found two fine thread hex head bolts to fit the brass nuts (molded into Valve Cover), so at least that looks more completed

 

I searched Amazon for plastic knockout cover / closure

This is what came up …. It’s one inch though , I am
not sure if it’s the same as I have …. ! Do not buy this! Search for sure !

I can look again when I’m home

I just sent a link so you can find exactly what you need

I’m on the road and thought I’d help asap
cheers

Morris 22394 Morris Products 22394 Plastic Knockout Plug, Plastic, 1" Snap in Size (Pack of 10), Black

 

I seen that exact product yesterday on my quick search. I will continue to look about.
thanks for your input!!! Safe travels

 

From looking at the pics you show, Bloodrider, and your dimensions, I believe that is a 22mm plug. Just like these.

 

I believe so, any luck at local hardware stores first?