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Fuel Filter Clips
Any chance anyone knows a part number or source for for the little clips that go on the fuel filter? The factory ones were quite stubborn and ended up breaking last change. I went to the auto parts store and got a universal kit but none were an exact match. I ended up using one from the kit with a wire tie to hold in place. Its 40k later and its held fine but its coming time to tackle it again, so I'd like to get the right part on there if I can find it. Thanks!
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12-21-2018, 07:02 AM | #2 |
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I fucking hate that clip. Took me 1 hour to put the damn thing back on. It kept rubbing just before going through the exit holes, I had to put the clip on a vice and bend the ends of the clip so they are not so angled out. I'm dreading doing my fuel filter again because of the clip. I'm wondering if we can find an after market solution? Fuck BMW for over engineering shit like this. The fuel filter for my NMS Passat TDI and MK6 Jetta TDI were both in the engine bay in a canister that took about 4-5 torx screws to take a part, the entire job took 15 mins.
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12-21-2018, 08:17 AM | #3 |
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The larger metal one or other little plastic ones?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=13_1471 FWIW, the larger metal clip has a harder time going in when the heater module isn't all the way in or fully seated.
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It's the little plastic ones that broke on me, can't seem to find a PN for those. I didn't have the tool to squeeze the tabs so I attempted to pop it apart and broke it. I think they are a commonly broken item since the auto parts store sells a kit with 5 different types in it. (Not this one of course) I think I ended up using one for GM cars since it was closest, but like I said it wasn't an exact fit so I had to back it up with a wire tie to make sure the line was secure.
The metal one was a PITA as well, but I just filed it down on the ends to give it a slightly different contour and it went on with just a little wrestling. Last edited by kdog_x; 12-21-2018 at 09:30 AM. |
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I did the same exact thing. Currently running with both sides taped on there.... I will check out the clip kit you mentioned.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=16_0882 It looks like part #1 but it would be silly to replace the hose because of the plastic clip ![]() |
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I would love to get the correct plastic clips, but it appears BMW picked a non standard size (at least in the US) and only made it available with a replacement fuel line. The GM clip and a wire tie over it has been holding fine though. Last edited by kdog_x; Today at 09:36 AM. |
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