by "Ted Mittelstaedt" <tedm@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
May 12, 2008 at 01:10 AM
<timbirr@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> My son just dragged home a 2000 Lincoln LS8. Of course he never
> checked the engine compartment.
>
> I opened it and added some fluids, etc. Noticed a black plastic cover
> atop the engine that is held on in three places by some sort of black
> plastic bolts. Two of the three bolts are missing. It appears totally
> "dress-up" meaning I don't think it really serves a purpose.
>
> I assume we can just remove this thing totally, or would it be better
> to buy replacement fasteners from our local Ford dealer -- who
> incidentially is some 45 miles away and in a direction I only travel
> once a month or so...
Any decent auto parts store (ie: NAPA) has those for a few cents.
Of course you could probably throw it out, but if you ever sell it,
the buyer may throw a hissy fit if it's not there.
Ted
