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peeve: those #2 clips for the engine cover
Those smog guys didn't put one back again. Time to buy some more.
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Henry Yei htyei@svxwrx.com 1992 Dark Teal LS-L w/o spoiler "OLIVIA" http://www.svxwrx.com |
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From the amount of clips I've lost I'm really considering a different way to fasten that cover down! Saw some people use bolts.
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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I recently lost mine. I went into a major hardware store and bought some more. The tops were a little big and they were a tight fit, but they'll do.
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I'm thinking the reason they fall out is that the grommets that the clips hold on to get old/crack/dry and the clips have less to hold on to. I'm thinking of getting some grommets along with the clips next time I lose one.
Anyone else care to voice their opinions?
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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If you can find the part number for the grommet, post it please. I've tried to find the grommet without any luck.
One of these days I'll go to the hardware store and find one. Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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Its not so much they fall out, its more like random mechanics taking apart things, and forgettting to put them back!
That includes me, though I think I try a bit harder to make sure that doesnt happen! A testament to that fact is a missing Bolt on the cat heat shield and a tranny mount, both of which are too rusted out to hold a bolt tightly
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Henry Yei htyei@svxwrx.com 1992 Dark Teal LS-L w/o spoiler "OLIVIA" http://www.svxwrx.com |
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i used some SS bolts on mine, untill today, i had the idea of using license plate after market bolts..you know the fancy bolts, mine look like billet...anyways they work nice, and so did the bolts
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No wonder I couldn't find them. I was looking at the diagram with the numbers cut off on the right side instead of the parts list.
Thanks Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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My fix
I have found that those plastic grommets for putting your tags on work nicely. They are cheap and easy to find at auto parts stores.
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