I was reading and watching the pictures in the AIM intake thread, when I've noticed that my European Protege5's engine (323F 2.0 Sportive) seems a bit different.

I am not a mechanical expert but it seems my engine has a dark plastic cover. Is this just an aesthetic think or maybe there are more differences among the two cars?

Here's a pic:

 

THe US/Canadian P5's don't have the Plastic Cover only the MP3 came with one and we know the Japanese SPORT20 has a Red Cover like yours. its just for Looks

 

i like the look of that plastic cover. anyone know where i could order one? red would be nice, but any color would do. i will probably end up painting it my self anyway.

 

and order a new valve cover as it doesn't have the posts to mount it.

 

thanks for the info 90&00 Protege. i was not aware that the mp3 cover would fit. that shows how little i know about these cars. been driving civics since i got my license. however, soon it will be time for a change. im like a sponge when it come to information about the pro5, been my fav. since it came out. i never thought i would be in a situation to buy one new though

 

Dealer Prices...

Plastic cover ................................. $118
Valve cover w/ extral mounts ....... $200