Author Topic: 78-79 W72 snorkel duct retainers  (Read 3930 times)

Wallington

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78-79 W72 snorkel duct retainers
« 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.

wheels78ta

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Re: 78-79 W72 snorkel duct retainers
« Reply #1 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.

Willie

1978 Gold Y88 4 spd W72 WS6 project
2006 Chevy Silverado Z71----Hers
2005 Chevy Suburban 2500---The Hauler

Wallington

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Re: 78-79 W72 snorkel duct retainers
« Reply #2 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?

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Re: 78-79 W72 snorkel duct retainers
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2024, 07:52:31 AM »
Correct.....you have to pry both sides to keep the teeth from ripping up the plastic.
« Last Edit: August 25, 2024, 10:56:45 AM by wheels78ta »
Willie

1978 Gold Y88 4 spd W72 WS6 project
2006 Chevy Silverado Z71----Hers
2005 Chevy Suburban 2500---The Hauler

Re: 78-79 W72 snorkel duct retainers
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2024, 07:52:31 AM »
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