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Oct 18, 2023 | 05:41 PM

accc8

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Engine Cover Question

I'm looking to get a red OEM engine cover for a C8. The standard part number for this item seems to be 12697368 (seen here: https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...-6-2l-12697368). However, I also found part number 12731709 (seen here: https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts...12731709?c=az0). The latter is also in red, and the diagram for it looks like it's the same part. It's also about $150 cheaper. Does anyone know what the difference is between these two part numbers?

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Oct 18, 2023, 09:40 PM

combatninja

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You know we've been completely brainwashed when we think that $267 for a plastic engine cover is a "great price".

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Oct 18, 2023 | 07:27 PM

sTz

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Not sure about the second part#, but I know a few on here purchased the #12697368 from 404parts. I believe it was around $365. Now it looks to be $395.

Oct 18, 2023 | 07:34 PM

sTz

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… this site says #12731709 is not for sale. I’d give Tasca a call to confirm.

Oct 18, 2023 | 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by accc8

Don't bother with either. If you really want a great job done you need to check out Racereadypanels. They will do anything you want and if you go with just the red cover they provide that, with the emblem painted, and less money than the OEM's if you return your original cover to them. Check their site as they have many samples to view. Here's what I finally went with. If you're here William, again I can't thank you enough.

Oct 18, 2023 | 08:20 PM

accc8

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Quote:

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… this site says #12731709 is not for sale. I’d give Tasca a call to confirm.

I'm not sure why, but I'm seeing something different:

Oct 18, 2023 | 08:28 PM

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I'm not sure why, but I'm seeing something different:

That's a great price...That's if it's available? I would definitely call before ordering...

Oct 18, 2023 | 09:03 PM

sTz

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^^^ I agree, and let us know

Oct 18, 2023 | 09:09 PM

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That cover looks really good.

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Oct 18, 2023 | 09:40 PM

combatninja

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You know we've been completely brainwashed when we think that $267 for a plastic engine cover is a "great price".

Oct 19, 2023 | 08:32 AM

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kiki 1

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I painted my own and it turned out pretty good.

Oct 19, 2023 | 08:40 AM

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I painted my own and it turned out pretty good.

Nice job...And matches the valve covers perfectly!

Oct 19, 2023 | 09:26 AM

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I painted my own and it turned out pretty good.

Looks great. What color/type paint did you use?

Oct 19, 2023 | 09:48 AM

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That red cover looks good!

Oct 19, 2023 | 10:24 AM

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kiki 1

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Looks great. What color/type paint did you use?

Red mist from a company out of Quebec and the flag colors were from a company called Michaels which is a craft type store in Toronto Canada.

Oct 19, 2023 | 03:44 PM

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Just to give everyone an update, it looks like 12731709 was just recently discontinued and the website hasn't been updated yet.

Oct 19, 2023 | 03:54 PM

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Just to give everyone an update, it looks like 12731709 was just recently discontinued and the website hasn't been updated yet.

No where it is not discontinued? Racereadypanels. ha ha

Oct 19, 2023 | 04:27 PM

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Just to give everyone an update, it looks like 12731709 was just recently discontinued and the website hasn't been updated yet.

I believe this is the correct part number for the edge red engine cover btw...GM 12697368

I purchased mine here roughly 10 months ago...I see it's still available at the same price of $376..

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Dec 4, 2023 | 08:29 PM

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red mist engine cover

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Originally Posted by kiki 1

I painted my own and it turned out pretty good.

could you please tell me the name of company in Quebec for the red mist paint . I also have a 2021 red mist htc and im looking to buy an engine cover to paint it red mist Thank you John

Dec 4, 2023 | 08:47 PM

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I painted my own and it turned out pretty good.

Me too

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Dec 4, 2023 | 08:54 PM

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kiki 1

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could you please tell me the name of company in Quebec for the red mist paint . I also have a 2021 red mist htc and im looking to buy an engine cover to paint it red mist Thank you John

I will message the info to you in the morning.

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