Plastic Engine Cover Question

[CrowsFeast]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Everybody get's one answer to an easily searched question before sarcasm mode kicks in. So you tell US. Is the blue is OEM or aftermarket?

Not OP:

Quick search shows me a claim that a blue engine cover was available for the BRZ in Japan only as part of the accessories line-up.

So yes, OEM upgrade, but my first quick source is less than reputable

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by CrowsFeast

Not OP:

Quick search shows me a claim that a blue engine cover was available for the BRZ in Japan only as part of the accessories line-up.

So yes, OEM upgrade, but my first quick source is less than reputable

And see how easy that was!

[FR-S2GT86]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Everybody get's one answer to an easily searched question before sarcasm mode kicks in. So you tell US. Is the blue is OEM or aftermarket?

Fair enough. But my intent here is to get all of this information packed into one easily searchable result so that the next guy that wants this information can easily find it without having to search everywhere else or ask around and waste their time. And in being the best reporter that I can be, I'd like to have actual verification from real owners, or in part of this case, engineers before I make my final written statement.

If I can get the answer I need by asking others here who may have already purchased one of these or had one already installed on their engine from the factory, it's still doing the same amount of research, just in a different way. But it has the additional advantage of being backed up by actual owners.

For instance, I know that some of the Scion tC cars had blue, lighted LED badges, but I never knew if they were OEM or aftermarket until I did some research myself. That information I was able to find without asking in any forum because at the time, I wasn't a forum member of any enthusiast car site. But now that I am, I can simply ask a question and hope that others with more knowledge may be able to answer.

Is it that difficult for people now to answer questions that they may possess accurate knowledge about, instead of referring the seeker to a search engine? I mean, this is a FORUM, right? We're here to help each other, right?

[MJones_RB]

Originally Posted by FR-S2GT86

I've seen pictures of the blue ones. Are they OEM or aftermarket?

It was OEM, Japan only I believe. Here's the sad evidence.

[FR-S2GT86]

Originally Posted by MJones_RB

It was OEM, Japan only I believe. Here's the sad evidence.

I've searched for a while and found those in red also. But I can't find evidence that they are OEM. Does your cover have a Subaru stamp and part number on it on the back side? Like this:

[FR-S2GT86]

And as for the red ones that I have seen in pictures, The one I found available for sale seen in the picture below, does not have a Subaru part number associated with it in the ad. Also, if you'll notice as indicated by the green arrows, there is overspray of the red paint, indicating to me that someone is taking the black OEM plastic covers, spraypainting the top-side and trying to sell them as "JDM" parts.

If these different color engine covers were truly OEM, they would have a different part number than the one I posted in the picture above. The fact that actual blue plastic was used in the part that MJones_RB posted in his picture is leading me to believe it is indeed an actual OEM part. However, I'd like to see concrete evidence with a Subaru part number on it backing this up. The part number of the blue cover will differ slightly from the part number of the black cover and will be on the side that did NOT get melted.

[MJones_RB]

Originally Posted by FR-S2GT86

I've searched for a while and found those in red also. But I can't find evidence that they are OEM. Does your cover have a Subaru stamp and part number on it on the back side? Like this:

Yes it had a Subaru part # SAA3240210. Sadly I threw it away in disgust after I pried it from my header. Luckily the smell of melted plastic dissipated quickly.

Here are a few links: ebay and other

[NLSP]

Originally Posted by FR-S2GT86

And as for the red ones that I have seen in pictures, The one I found available for sale seen in the picture below, does not have a Subaru part number associated with it in the ad. Also, if you'll notice as indicated by the green arrows, there is overspray of the red paint, indicating to me that someone is taking the black OEM plastic covers, spraypainting the top-side and trying to sell them as "JDM" parts.

If these different color engine covers were truly OEM, they would have a different part number than the one I posted in the picture above. The fact that actual blue plastic was used in the part that MJones_RB posted in his picture is leading me to believe it is indeed an actual OEM part. However, I'd like to see concrete evidence with a Subaru part number on it backing this up. The part number of the blue cover will differ slightly from the part number of the black cover and will be on the side that did NOT get melted.

The red piece is under Toyota's JDM Modellista brand, part number D2110-37010:





If you really want to buy it, it's available from Black Hawk Japan:

https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/produ...ta-d2110-37010

[FR-S2GT86]

Originally Posted by MJones_RB

Yes it had a Subaru part # SAA3240210. Sadly I threw it away in disgust after I pried it from my header. Luckily the smell of melted plastic dissipated quickly.

Here are a few links: ebay and other

Thank you sir. I wish I could see the actual numbers stamped on the plastic, as it's hard to read completely in that picture. I can only make out the first four numbers on the top row but I'll search for the number that you provided to see if I can find a better picture.

Again, thank you for being so helpful on this.

[FR-S2GT86]

Originally Posted by NLSP

The red piece is under Toyota's JDM Modellista brand, part number D2110-37010:





If you really want to buy it, it's available from Black Hawk Japan:

https://www.blackhawkjapan.com/produ...ta-d2110-37010

Thank you sir. I will look into that further as well.

[ddevl_86]

I'm looking at buying some VHT Burnt Copper Metallic Engine spray paint. Would that be feasible to paint all the plastic coverings in the engine bay (engine cover, water pump, alternator)?

Would I also then need to buy any specific plastic primer or clear coat for a finish? Id rather leave it semi-flat like the original finish of the plastic, just changing up the color to be metallic orange to match my H8R life. Any input would be fantastic, thanks in advance if anyone ever comes back to this!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ddevl_86

I'm looking at buying some VHT Burnt Copper Metallic Engine spray paint. Would that be feasible to paint all the plastic coverings in the engine bay (engine cover, water pump, alternator)?

Would I also then need to buy any specific plastic primer or clear coat for a finish? Id rather leave it semi-flat like the original finish of the plastic, just changing up the color to be metallic orange to match my H8R life. Any input would be fantastic, thanks in advance if anyone ever comes back to this!

That will be fine on it's own without any other coating.
Just make sure the surfaces are clean, clean, clean, Wash down with a good grease cutting solvent and then wipe down with alcohol before coating them.

[ddevl_86]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

That will be fine on it's own without any other coating.
Just make sure the surfaces are clean, clean, clean, Wash down with a good grease cutting solvent and then wipe down with alcohol before coating them.

I actually picked up some 91 Alcohol the other day to use for cleaning anything I might need it for... how convenient haha

So Id need an additional solvent for cleaning the oil from the plastic, could you please recommend a brand I could get for cheap at Walmart?

I did pick up the VHT Primer also just in case, but I put back the clear coat - I dont need the gloss protection. Thanks in advance!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ddevl_86

I actually picked up some 91 Alcohol the other day to use for cleaning anything I might need it for... how convenient haha

So Id need an additional solvent for cleaning the oil from the plastic, could you please recommend a brand I could get for cheap at Walmart?

I did pick up the VHT Primer also just in case, but I put back the clear coat - I dont need the gloss protection. Thanks in advance!

Pretty much any heavy duty degreaser will be fine. I personally like the Simple Green . Rinse it off well though. You can rinse the engine bay by wrapping plastic bags around the battery, fuse box and alternator. Let it dry well then wipe down the surface to be painted with the alcohol. Then paint with several mist coats. Don't try to get 100% coverage on your fist pass that is how you end up with runs and adhesion issues.

On a purely personal opinion and subjective note don't go nuts and paint everything that doesn't move orange. A couple of selected items in balance will have a better cosmetic impact (again in my eyes) than every single cover and surface.

In other words please don't be this guy: