Bosch circlip/spring - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

DaveK · 05-05-2012

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 · 05-05-2012

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 · 05-05-2012

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 · 05-05-2012

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

GOLDCYLON · 05-05-2012

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Originally Posted by DaveK

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 · 05-05-2012

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 · 05-05-2012

Dave,

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

Or something you need to fix before departure?

David

Socalerv · 05-05-2012

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 · 05-05-2012

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Originally Posted by ZZZZZR1

Dave,

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

Or something you need to fix before departure?

David

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

DaveK · 05-05-2012

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

05-05-2012	#1
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,534	Bosch circlip/spring 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 __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.

05-05-2012	#2
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,816	Re: Bosch circlip/spring 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.

05-05-2012	#3
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,120	Re: Bosch circlip/spring 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 __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

05-05-2012	#4
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,534	Re: Bosch circlip/spring Thanks GC - nothing overnights to me up here! The link is good though. __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.

05-05-2012	#6
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,534	Re: Bosch circlip/spring 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 __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com Author of fast-paced, sci-fi thrillers.

05-05-2012	#7
ZZZZZR1 Banned BANNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MD Posts: 3,674	Re: Bosch circlip/spring Dave, Is it something you could order and ship to Jim's? Or something you need to fix before departure? David

05-05-2012	#8
Socalerv Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Between Texas & Calif Posts: 120	Re: Bosch circlip/spring 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.