Engine cover question

[Sal Minella]

Hey everyone,
I just had a 5.4 replacement engine installed with new engine mounts and the shop claims it never had the plastic engine cover that goes bolted on top with the ford logo etc. the motor shakes the truck a lot and im wondering if the cover helps with stabilizing the motor up top ? another friend told me it would and it kind of makes sense but what is your opinions. motor was from the same year etc. same size everything 2000 xlt 5.4 triton

 

[sjwelds]

The cover is just for looks. Won't affect engine smoothness.

 

[tommyddsr]

The missing engine cover will not make your truck shake. It is cosmetic.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

The cover is just for looks. Won't affect engine smoothness.

And sound reduction.

 

[Sal Minella]

thank you so what could be the reason if the motor mounts are new and tightened at spec ? It runs fantastic I just Don t understand the shake.

 

[zfifty]

Take it back to the shop or go get another shop to diagnose the shake. It should run smoothly. Either something is loose on the the engine or drivetrain or your engine is misfiring.

 

[laiod]

It almost sounds like a misfire to me. Does the truck run smoothly? Or does is **** around when you're driving it?

 

[Sal Minella]

the truck runs smooth and mounts and bolts are tight and the shaking is on the start from a stop then its running fine

 

[proftomda]

I agree take it back to the installer. The shaking you describe could be many things from driveshaft to internal engine balancing.

 

[Sal Minella]

Thanks everyone I take your advice and I will be dropping it off on Monday morning.