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Offline Juan1

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Are there any quick release fastener options for side covers?
« on: January 31, 2015, 05:32:12 PM »
Are there any quick release fasteners I can put on my side covers so I can have easy access to the fuse box and dipstick?   
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Offline BobbyR

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Re: Are there any quick release fastener options for side covers?
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2015, 06:07:44 PM »
If they are tight, which is common. You can grease the tabs and o rings which make them much easier to remove. If you have some of the aftermarket that screw on you could get a different fastener.
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Re: Are there any quick release fastener options for side covers?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2015, 10:05:14 AM »
Lubricate...........Yes...........but a petroleum-based grease or oil will eventually shrink the grommets and cause the side-covers to 'fly' away >:( >:( >:(

A little graphite may be better. :) :) :)
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Re: Are there any quick release fastener options for side covers?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2015, 12:18:49 PM »
Order some new rubber grommets too. Makes a big difference and won't cost you much.
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Re: Are there any quick release fastener options for side covers?
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2015, 02:51:48 PM »
As Old Scrambler is right on the mark! Having dealt with many o-rings and rubber gaskets in my years doing industrial elec. work I found that a silicone type lube is best. If you have access to Lowes's or Home Depot type DIY stores they usually stock them.
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