I believe that usually happens by accident, when someone tries to force close the engine cover without releasing the latch - it buckles. I don't think I've ever seen an example where it was done on purpose. -Hank #1619 On 1/19/06, Martin Gutkowski - DMC Ltd <martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I've seen lots of cars where the triangular metal part of the engine > cover catch is bent to make it shorter and overcome the problem of not > being able to lift it high enough for the catch to click into place > > Martin To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/