Engine cover fastener screw thing...

[Dan500]

Sorry Guy. I should have mentioned it was at SCP-Parts. Glad you found it!

[theguywiththelongestname]

Dan: did you recieve your new fastener yet? if so, how do you like it?

[Dan500]

Hey Guy, I haven`t received it yet since the "nut" part is on backorder. They`ll ship it all at once since I have other stuff ordered also. Will post when I get it.

[theguywiththelongestname]

I checked out a 2009 smart at smart center Riverside: same engine compartment fastener as the 2008...lame!

[lebikerboy]

The one with the D ring metal top is from a 450...

[bluedeuce]

When I finally got sick of the stock fastener never closing correctly, I pulled out the whole assembly and replaced it with an extruded U-nut and a plain old 1/4" bolt with a washer. 11mm socket works on the hex head.

[Duckhunter]

Mine works fine, you just have to make sure that the cover is aligned properly. Do not lift the cover by the bail nut.

[jefferios]

Originally Posted by Dan500

Hey Guy, I haven`t received it yet since the "nut" part is on backorder. They`ll ship it all at once since I have other stuff ordered also. Will post when I get it.

Any updates Dan?

[jwight]

Originally Posted by bluedeuce

When I finally got sick of the stock fastener never closing correctly, I pulled out the whole assembly and replaced it with an extruded U-nut and a plain old 1/4" bolt with a washer. 11mm socket works on the hex head.

Photos? DIY tips? Sounds like a swap worth doing.

[jetfuel]

...IMHO..check the receptacle first..it gets pushed apart by the locking stud thus making it harder to engage the "screw"..
..the fix is to pull the receptacle out..close it with pliers and re-install...

this guy...




jetfuel...