Wastegate Actuater "Clip"

[~JM~]

I'm looking for something to replace the OEM wastegate actuater clip or keeper. That little clip that holds the actuater arm to the puck lever. So far I have managed to remove & replace mine a few times without losing it, but I need something that is easier to get a hold of. I have a temporary fix in the form of an aligator clip while I'm making adjustments, but I don't want to rely upon this piece full time. What have some of you used? I know its just a matter of time before I drop that clip & lose it.

Thank you
~JM~

 

[ZNix]

I use an E-Clip, I forget the exact size. I got it at my local hardware store. Its pretty simple to get off, and they are cheap enough to replace if you lose it. I keep about 10-20 on hand lol.

Nix

 

[~JM~]

Wow that was a fast reply. Thanks. An "E-Clip" is what its called ? I have a local hardware store that has an extensive fastener selection. I will check with them to see if they have them. I figure about a half a dozen ought to do it. LOL

~JM~

 

[theCATman]

I went to a junkyard & swiped every single retaining clip from throttle cable & kickdown cables I could find off A &G-body cars. I must have 15-20 of them.

Another thing I keep in the center console is a couple of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-BRP-Loc...Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43ad094526

I used to race R/C trucks, and they work great. They snap on tight.

 

[ZNix]

I think they are also killed a jesus clip? Take a couple out with you and match the size. They usually will let you.

 

[Pronto]

I went to a junkyard & swiped every single retaining clip from throttle cable & kickdown cables I could find off A &G-body cars. I must have 15-20 of them.

Yup.

 

[ZNix]

Didn't know that. I will get some when I go to the J/Y. For now the clips will work.

Nix

 

[Chuck Leeper]

Use your roach clip. Put a length of fine wire into the end, crimp it w/ a crimping pliers, crimp a loop wire connector to the other end, screw it to the inner fender .

 

[~JM~]

Use your roach clip. Put a length of fine wire into the end, crimp it w/ a crimping pliers, crimp a loop wire connector to the other end, screw it to the inner fender .

That's more or less what I have going on right now while I'm making adjustments. Just hope that it doesn't fall off.

~JM~

 

[ikle]

Use your roach clip. Put a length of fine wire into the end, crimp it w/ a crimping pliers, crimp a loop wire connector to the other end, screw it to the inner fender .

X2

 

[S10xGN]

I'm using these Dorman clips from Advance:

 

[turbofabricator]

Throttle clips work the best. If you're in a pinch use the one off of the cruise control actuator/vaccum can. Been doing that sense I dropped it at the track at night 24 years ago. On a whim I pulled it off the cruise control and whadda know......it worked and stayed there and it even looks stock.

 

[Blazer406]

I have been using a "hairpen clip"

You can find them at any parts house or hardware store......you can remove with your fingers and you can actually find it if you drop it.

 

[turbo nasty]

"Roach" clip here. Only lost one and that was due to me not putting it back on after adjsting it. Lost that street race to a Mustang to...Thankfully it was a good friend

 

[fitz3820]

Have had a roach clip on my car since '98 - never fell off.

 

[Blazer406]

You "roach" clip guys are cracking me up.

I like my hairpen on mine. IMHO it looks much more at home than a roach clip. You can remove and install the hairpen without needle nose pliers (unlike the Jesus clip).

 

[captflash]

Roach clip here too.