Bosch circlip/spring

[DaveK]

I was just cleaning my car ready for BG. Working in the wheel well area and caught the little metal circlip that goes around the top of the shock tower.

It pinged off and I cant see it anywhere, I think it may have gone somewhere down by the steering tube. How critical is this? What does the bloody thing even do? I have about zero chance of finding one around here before I leave next thursday.

Dave

[VetteMed]

I think you are referring to the clip that secures the actuator for the Selective Ride Control, on to the top of the shock absorber. If you can't find it, I'd probably suggest removing the actuator entirely, temporarily at least, to avoid having it bounce off and possibly be damaged or melted on the exhaust, for example. That is, unless you can rig up some zip ties or something to hold it in place and out of harm's way.

[GOLDCYLON]

Capt Z sell these clips for $4 each Maybe he can overnight ? Suggestion I buy a couple at that price


http://www.captainzcnc.com/id4.html

[DaveK]

Thanks GC - nothing overnights to me up here! The link is good though.

[GOLDCYLON]

Thanks GC - nothing overnights to me up here! The link is good though.


Well unhook it and tie it back like Andrew stated. Either ignore the light or put a small piece of electrical tape over it. Order it and it will get to you in some date in the future.

Any of your local firends able to help you out quicker. Ryan etc??? He owns like three cars hes bound to have a few spare clips to loan? ;)

[DaveK]

Good suggestion but Ryans over on the West Coast - that did give me an idea though. There are a few C4s in our local club, one of those guys may be willing to loan me one for a while untll i can get a replacement.

Thanks for the suggestion!

Dave

[ZZZZZR1]

Dave,

Is it something you could order and ship to Jim's?

Or something you need to fix before departure?

:cheers:

David

[Socalerv]

Take safety wire, loop it around and use those spinning wire pliers, I do not know the correct name to secure it. That will last until you get another clip.

[DaveK]

Dave,

Is it something you could order and ship to Jim's?

Or something you need to fix before departure?

:cheers:

David

Possibly, but I need to do something to hold it on the way down.

[DaveK]

Take safety wire, loop it around and use those spinning wire pliers, I do not know the correct name to secure it. That will last until you get another clip.

That's a good stand by if I can't borrow one. Thanks!

[DaveK]

Okay here's a follow up.

Got some safety wire but couldn't find the spinning wire tool anywhere so when I tried to install it I couldn't get it to tighten properly with the confined space. I also tried forming a replacement shape from the safety wire thinking that might be close enough to work, unfortunately it's not 'springy' enough.

Then I noticed a set of old hubcovers, with a spring wire 'lock' on the inside. Whipped one off, cut it up a bit and then had 20 mins of bending, shaping flattening etc. I now have a good 'Heath Robinson' facsimile that has some spring and looks good till I can get a replacement. :thumbsup:

By the way it was a '98 Aurora hubcover.

Thanks for all the suggestions

Dave

[gbrtng]

Red Green strikes again ...

[DaveK]

Red Green strikes again ...

I had to look up "Red Green" but yep, sounds pretty close :)