andrew c230k

So previous owner or someone who worked on the engine lost one of the metal clips that is supposed to hold the plastic engine cover down on the C63 went to the dealership they told me you have to buy the whole plastic cover to get the clips. So I checked the EPC myself and unless we both aren't looking in the right place its apparently true.

Anyone have any ideas where I could get one ? Different car manufacture?

bhamg

IIRC someone posted a few years ago they found such a clip - I by no means guarantee this is even close to accurate - and that it was a Dodge part. But I'm pretty sure they found it.

Mort

Try checking for body clips at an auto parts store. They might have the same or similar that will work.

There is a thread in here somewhere about this issue if you can find it in a search.

andrew c230k

I was searching ebay last night for trim clips found some that are close but not exact.

I was even looking for another Benz cover I'd buy one from like a 4 cylinder but they want a fortune still for even a used one.

This is just another one of those stupid things manufactures do... I know why because they like $$$$ I like $$$$ too so I am not going to pay for a new engine cover I'll figure something out.

noodleman

if you find one let me know, one of my engine cover clips is missing too

andrew c230k

I am going to look for one too apparently ones from dodge srt engine covers might work ill find out.

builthatch

bumping this old thread...OP, did you ever figure it out? i realized tonight i'm missing one too

i searched for the other thread that was mentioned but no dice.

EDIT: i searched through google instead and found the thread. no conclusive info there - https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ver-clips.html

andrew c230k

I was able to find one from a chrysler dodge dealer that kind of works.

Ezec63

Just take the engine cover off its pointless and actually holds in a good amount of heat ! Strip her

Merc63

Are the clips are on the plastic cover? I have some if so.

FREE!!! Pay shipping.

cyberorth

I like the cover, but I don't use all the clips. It's hard to take it off without cracking it or bending the clips even if you're doing it yourself. Leaving a couple of clips off makes it safer and easier to remove.

Btw, remove it yourself before EVERY visit to the dealer. I care more about the clips that lodge themselves in the engine grooves and cracks than them being missin altogether.

builthatch

haha, really? i'll attach pics (not mine) of what they look like. if so i'll take a few, haha. thanks.

i was thinking about that but it seems like they have them in just the right spots to keep the cover flush with everything. maybe the center one (not front, but middle/center) could be left off. i love the way it looks though! haha

will definitely remove prior to service though, i agree.

well, i'm definitely leaving it off until i find a clip but it certainly doesn't look as good without it :flirt:

VaclavSV

Lost a few of these already ... **** it hahaha

Ezec63

Just a suggestion I've noticed a lot of heat being held in by the cover ! Yes the part of the clips falling inside the engine bay freaked me out and was another reason I removed it altogether .. Get one of those telescopic magnets that extend and fish that sucker out I wouldn't be able to sleep knowing that it was floating in there lmao

builthatch

so a while back my friend who is a MB dealer parts guy walked back to one of the techs and they happened to have one of the clips like the one i was missing.

i thought about ways to secure them and decided to safety wire them together, lol.

we'll see if they still clip on with the wires there - i think they will.

cyberorth

Wow that's neat. You are wasting your talents on these clips (compliment)

dtohio

I looked quite a lot a year ago, lots out there but no luck, and I had the same result as others from the dealers parts, not available. Good news , the last time dealer serviced they put one on, I'm sure the mech must have had a found one. Good thought about pre service shroud removal.

motoman

Each time you remove the cover put a SMALL dab of grease on both male/female parts. The removal will be very easy then.

I will look at them next time and see if the bubble pak isle at the local parts store has any thing which could be pop riveted on.

UMP

Try this out:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ver-clips.html