Engine Cover Quick Release Fastener - what length?

[k_m]

What length are the DZUZ Style Quick Release Fastener for the engine cover, 14, 17 or 19 mm? I've read it somewhere but cannot find the info anymore.

Thx

[James Elmer]

19mm if I recall correctly.

[k_m]

Unfortunately it's a little more complicated. On the Alpine the quick fasteners have a rather unusual diameter of just 5 mm. Pretty much all 1/4 turn fasteners you can order in the Bay or the Amazonas for little money have a 6 mm base, so they won't fit plug&play. You have to change the brackets too. As they are a realy tight fit there is a potential risk that one is flying off and disappears into the engine bay.

[James Elmer]

The Life110 kit has specially machined collars for the smaller diameter, it’s the best kit to buy.

[k_m]

Yep. I was wondering why the Life110 or Axel Ress kit cost 3x as much as supposedly similar kits in the bay/zone, but obviously due to the unusual diameter.