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Powerplants => W72 => Topic started by: Wallington on August 22, 2024, 09:19:22 PM

Title: 78-79 W72 snorkel duct retainers
Post by: Wallington on August 22, 2024, 09:19:22 PM: These little clips for the oval duct adapter for 78-79 W72 were always missing years ago. Does anyone make them now? I had someone ask me, and saw a request on another group that reminded me.
Title: Re: 78-79 W72 snorkel duct retainers
Post by: wheels78ta on August 24, 2024, 05:23:30 PM: Are these what you are asking about? They're off my Y88. Haven't seen them reproduced.
Title: Re: 78-79 W72 snorkel duct retainers
Post by: Wallington on August 25, 2024, 01:37:11 AM: Yeah #497414, same as years ago then. There's similar S clips out there that could work but would need the teeth filed down or never be able to remove without damage. Similar types used on the dash air vents etc. I assume the flared tabs are only to aid in removal as can catch the end and release?
Title: Re: 78-79 W72 snorkel duct retainers
Post by: wheels78ta on August 25, 2024, 07:52:31 AM: Correct.....you have to pry both sides to keep the teeth from ripping up the plastic.