On 3/28/2008 10:27 AM Piso Mojado spake these words of knowledge:

> "John Smith" <jsmith@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:47ecfcdd$0$15194$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>> While struggling to keep my 99 Accord on the road (192,000 miles and
>> climbing) I have become pretty familiar with it, but so far with my 2003
>> Accord all I've had to do is change the oil.
>>
>> I just tried to replace the air cleaner element and found the designers
>> have replaced the steel hold-down clips with screws. So I removed them
>> and then tried to maneuver the cover off to expose the filter but could
>> not. All right, I need a book for the "new" car and will get one. But in
>> the meantime, while replacing the four screws on the air cleaner, I
>> dropped one and lost it somewhere in the engine compartment.
>>
>> Can anyone tell me what screw to use as a replacement? I've gone crazy
>> searching for that little sucker. Thanks as always to this generous group
>> for all the help.
>>
>
> Look at one of the three remaining and go buy another?

Nah, they're not the same length.

John, look at the illustration Curly pointed you to. If that doesn't
get it, I'll get my Helm's (I also have a 2003 Accord) and will find it.

RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
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