Does anyone know where I can get the plastic retainer for the engine cover support arm?

Re: Does anyone know where I can get the plastic retainer for the engine cover support arm? (2lateforPplate)

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 19:28:05 GMT

Thanks Lumix and others.
I didn't realise both ends of the prop had plastic clips prone to breaking. I need the lower swivel one.
SB

Re: Does anyone know where I can get the plastic retainer for the engine cover support arm? (Lumix)

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 16:39:01 GMT

You can buy the plastic clamp from your local Toyota. I can't remember the cost, but it was only a couple of dollars. Buy a spare with the money you save on postage.

53455-17040 Clamp, Hood Support

Edit: Woops, didn't realise the thread was 4 weeks old but still relevant information for anyone.

Re: Does anyone know where I can get the plastic retainer for the engine cover support arm? (Mrskylighter)

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 22:22:21 GMT

Go the engine lid gas strut guys. It's more expensive then a plastic clip but once you have one you will wonder why it wasn't fitted as standard equipment. Available for SW20 and AW11.

Re: Does anyone know where I can get the plastic retainer for the engine cover support arm? (Guest)

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 21:24:18 GMT

Www.primemr2.com
Under exterior parts
$3 usd plus postage

Re: Does anyone know where I can get the plastic retainer for the engine cover support arm? (Col)

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 20:43:13 GMT

Reddtarga

Anyway here is one source for that plastic clip.
http://twosrus.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=809

I got one of these from Lithia. It's great. My problem is the other end also falls out. Any ideas how to secure "the base"?

Re: Does anyone know where I can get the plastic retainer for the engine cover support arm? (2lateforPplate)

Tue, 27 Dec 2016 21:30:25 GMT

Hello,
same issue with my AW11. Is the 2RUS MKII clip linked above compatible, or is there another part no?
SteveB

Re: Does anyone know where I can get the plastic retainer for the engine cover support arm? (Highlander)

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:09:20 GMT

I think admin used one from some model celica at one stage and from memory it could have moved on to Rick Plane

Re: Does anyone know where I can get the plastic retainer for the engine cover support arm? (Reddtarga)

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 19:36:53 GMT

Have you considered a gas strut kit?
Far easier to use than that annoying prop.
Several available such as
https://twosrus.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_30&products_id=133
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200981736560

Anyway here is one source for that plastic clip.
http://twosrus.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=809

Does anyone know where I can get the plastic retainer for the engine cover support arm? (redboy)

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 14:27:42 GMT

Does anyone know where I can get the plastic retainer for the engine cover support arm?