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Engine cover grommets pulled out and 1 lost

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Old 02-15-2004, 09:26 AM
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Engine cover grommets pulled out and 1 lost

Be careful when you remove the engine cover. Apparently, the rubber grommets that hold the front of the cover pulled loose and I lost one completely. I didn't realize that I had only one securing it in the front. When I checked the oil yesterday and attempted to put the cover back on, it fit funny. I peered down into the engine compartment and retrieved one grommet at least. The other is probably on the beltway. I'll visit the dealer and get a couple spares now.

I may lightly lube the inside of the grommets with silicone so the cover pins don't grab the grommets so hard.

Anyone else had this happen?
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There is a TSB on this and they will replace them under warranty.

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They've changed the replacements so they don't fall out. You probably don't need spares.
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TSBs

Thanx. Where do you all find those TSBs? Are they posted online?
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http://www.finishlineperformance.com...ocs/index.html

Rosenthal dealership posts them.
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