I recently went to change out the fuel filter in my 01 V6 Stang. After using the special tool to disconnect the filter, I went to put the new filter in but noticed a problem. There are two safety clips, one on each end of the fuel filter. I am missing one. I thought, no biggie, I will stop down at the parts store and buy a spare. NO one has them, including Ford dealers. It has been described as a metal "butterfly" clip. All the plastic clips are too big. The Ford clips that are semi-circular with fingers don't work. Has anyone experienced this issue and if so, does anyone know where to get new clips? Any help is appreciated.
Special Clips On Fuel Filter Line 01 V6
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TeamCaffeineGT
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teardropty,
Check your local salvage yard. If you don't have one near you, I can go to one of the ones here and snag one and put it in the mail for you. Let me know!
Check your local salvage yard. If you don't have one near you, I can go to one of the ones here and snag one and put it in the mail for you. Let me know!
Sadly, there doesn't seem to be any junk yards local to me (within 100 miles) that have any Stangs of my era. The local LKQ-type place did have 2 but they already cut the fuel tank and filter out as per their policy. If you or someone could come up with one and mail it I would make it worth their while. The car is sitting in the shop until I find a clip. Can't risk having a fuel filter disconnect while driving. If you can help, please let me know. Thanks a lot!
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Are these the clips you are looking for?
If so, then we are in business as I mailed them out today! Unfortunately, due to the holiday you won't prolly see them until mid-week next week.
Best of Luck!
If so, then we are in business as I mailed them out today! Unfortunately, due to the holiday you won't prolly see them until mid-week next week.
Best of Luck!
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