From someone else: Bill in
An automotive spring clip might do in a pinch. They come in various spans. Lowes or any older neighborhood hardware will usually have a drawer of them in the hardware aisle.
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Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 4:37 PM
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Subject: [diesel_mercedes]
I need 2 of the parts numbered 38 in the link below.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachments/diesel-discussion/68037d1242765076-w123-hood-hinge-trough-compost-123-hood-hinge2.jpg
Thanks again.
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> Any one ever have to acquire the spring clips that hold the bottom of the hood hinge to the fenders ?
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> One went a month ago, no big deal at the time as I was not driving it because of the control arm issue, tonight while looking for a solution for the one that let loose, the other let go also.
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> So at the bottom of the hinge, there is a pin that goes through the inner fender, then a big washer that goes over it that is held on by the spring clip.
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> The clip and washer is not shown in the Elkers IPB and not listed with the hing hardware.
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> Any one happen to find a suitable substitute at Lowes, HomeDepot or somewhere else ?
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> Looking to fix this Thursday so I can go for an inspection sticker Friday.
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> Thanks
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