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Old 10-01-15, 05:56 PM
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Default Engine compartment plastic retainer clips

Where is best, and least expense, place to purchase plastic engine compartment retainer clips that you push dozen to fasten ?
Old 10-02-15, 04:55 AM
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I don't know about cheapest, but I love those christmas tree style fasteners they sell at Lowe's.
Old 10-02-15, 05:16 AM
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I just bought those plastic rivet fasteners from Toyota dealership, it cost $2.75 a piece.
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Try McMastercarr.com they did carry all sizes and types at one point.
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Size is 17mm head dia./ hole size is 7mm/ 9mm length. found some on Ebay Lexus part # 90467-07117 25ea. for $7.59 free first class shipping.
These work perfect...
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Yep, go to eBay get Lexus push pins cheap.
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NAPA auto store by me has bunch of different sizes. I brought one in with me and matched it up - bought a couple of packs of 5 for about $3.50 each pack. The store had about 6-7 racks full that you could choose from
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Originally Posted by Taco_Kid
there are multi sizes in the engine bay.
The size I bought fits all the engine covers...not sure which others you are talking about...
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