Handbrake cable clip fuel tank strap p/n

T16 · 1st December 2018, 16:01

Help!

Has anyone got the part number for the fuel tank strap plastic handbrake cable clip? (sits in the U of the strap, and holds both cables)

Just swapping the tank strap and the original clip is too loose on the new strap.

Cannot find the p/n anywhere on Rimmers!

chris75 · 1st December 2018, 16:26

There is a mysterious one here …..
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-SPV100100
Read the note under Product Description !
Worth giving Rimmers a ring ?

T16 · 2nd December 2018, 22:31

Well it was tight on the rusty one on the car, and loose on the one made in India.

Usual story, new parts not even made to spec properly yet again.

Its a TRW part after looking at it closely.

Good spot on that part, I missed it when browsing, thanks!

marinabrian · 2nd December 2018, 22:46

Wow, what an exciting life you live Ross

I wonder if the crustiness of the original tank strap had somehow stretched the original clip.

These are not cars to worry about if you suffer from OCD I'm afraid

Dawn · 3rd December 2018, 06:02

Bit of Gorilla glue or No more nails?

T16 · 3rd December 2018, 18:25

Not gonna lie, I probably have a slight OCD.

My old Coupe Turbo when I sold it looked like it had almost come out of the factory.

its a bit of a shame, as generally the BMW/German parts just fit, no fuss.

Im stuck with the ZT for a while longer, the idea of taking a £18k Passat BiTDI 4Motion to Kosovo/Bosnia is just not on the cards. Would go missing faster than a poodle in a Lions cage. 3rd Party only in these necks of the woods, easy way to kiss goodbye to £18k.

T16 · 7th December 2018, 10:59

That Rimmers part was the wrong one.

I think I found the actual clip though in a TRW catalog.

Any clues on how I could order a few or will it be automotive industry only?

T16 · 8th December 2018, 00:20

OK, these cable clips are for standard welders 5mm stud.

The genuine old part was 5.00mm, and the cra_pola Indian part was just 4.5-4.6mm, which means the clips just slide off.

What a load of dross. Xpart if you are reading this, your re-manufacturing is useless, it is beyond rubbish. The original was a proper stud, with a circular base, nicely spot welded on. The indian one, is basically just a flipping screw, welded on by somone with the welding skills of a Hyena.

Bet you can't guess what I am going to do next Brian? :p

Im going to take the original stud off, and weld it to the Indian part, then refinish the component again the 2-Pac offshore paint.

Despite being 100% mental, I would make a DARN good nuts and bolts classic car restorer, or perhaps a really bad one that goes bankrupt.

Also the Indian welds are extremely fragile where the cross brace is barely tacked to the main sections, its so weak its nuts. That will be getting welded up properly as I wouldnt trust it in the long run.

I know this because I had another indian part in this cowboy powdercoaters, and he managed to snap the welds right in front of my face with barely any force. If you think I am exaggerating, then remember those rear arms where you could fit cardboard through.....:p

Given the fact this car is likely to go across Russia/Siberia, it needs to be 100% robust as possible, no chances can be taken whatsoever.

I will post some pics of the correctly welded and re-enforced part!

RoverP480 · 8th December 2018, 07:36

Some clips available from Bresco https://bresco.com/acatalog/Pipe_Clips.html

1st December 2018, 16:01	#1
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	Handbrake cable clip fuel tank strap p/n Help! Has anyone got the part number for the fuel tank strap plastic handbrake cable clip? (sits in the U of the strap, and holds both cables) Just swapping the tank strap and the original clip is too loose on the new strap. Cannot find the p/n anywhere on Rimmers! Last edited by T16; 1st December 2018 at 16:16..

1st December 2018, 16:26	#2
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	There is a mysterious one here ….. https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-SPV100100 Read the note under Product Description ! Worth giving Rimmers a ring ? __________________ Who said it was simples ?

3rd December 2018, 18:25	#6
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	Not gonna lie, I probably have a slight OCD. My old Coupe Turbo when I sold it looked like it had almost come out of the factory. its a bit of a shame, as generally the BMW/German parts just fit, no fuss. Im stuck with the ZT for a while longer, the idea of taking a £18k Passat BiTDI 4Motion to Kosovo/Bosnia is just not on the cards. Would go missing faster than a poodle in a Lions cage. 3rd Party only in these necks of the woods, easy way to kiss goodbye to £18k. Last edited by T16; 3rd December 2018 at 18:27..

8th December 2018, 00:20	#8
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	OK, these cable clips are for standard welders 5mm stud. The genuine old part was 5.00mm, and the cra_pola Indian part was just 4.5-4.6mm, which means the clips just slide off. What a load of dross. Xpart if you are reading this, your re-manufacturing is useless, it is beyond rubbish. The original was a proper stud, with a circular base, nicely spot welded on. The indian one, is basically just a flipping screw, welded on by somone with the welding skills of a Hyena. Bet you can't guess what I am going to do next Brian? :p Im going to take the original stud off, and weld it to the Indian part, then refinish the component again the 2-Pac offshore paint. Despite being 100% mental, I would make a DARN good nuts and bolts classic car restorer, or perhaps a really bad one that goes bankrupt. Also the Indian welds are extremely fragile where the cross brace is barely tacked to the main sections, its so weak its nuts. That will be getting welded up properly as I wouldnt trust it in the long run. I know this because I had another indian part in this cowboy powdercoaters, and he managed to snap the welds right in front of my face with barely any force. If you think I am exaggerating, then remember those rear arms where you could fit cardboard through.....:p Given the fact this car is likely to go across Russia/Siberia, it needs to be 100% robust as possible, no chances can be taken whatsoever. I will post some pics of the correctly welded and re-enforced part! Last edited by T16; 8th December 2018 at 00:31..

2nd December 2018, 22:31	#3
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	Well it was tight on the rusty one on the car, and loose on the one made in India. Usual story, new parts not even made to spec properly yet again. Its a TRW part after looking at it closely. Good spot on that part, I missed it when browsing, thanks!

2nd December 2018, 22:46	#4
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Wow, what an exciting life you live Ross I wonder if the crustiness of the original tank strap had somehow stretched the original clip. These are not cars to worry about if you suffer from OCD I'm afraid

3rd December 2018, 06:02	#5
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Bit of Gorilla glue or No more nails?

7th December 2018, 10:59	#7
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	That Rimmers part was the wrong one. I think I found the actual clip though in a TRW catalog. Any clues on how I could order a few or will it be automotive industry only?

8th December 2018, 07:36	#9
RoverP480 Gets stuck in None at the moment Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hereford Posts: 501 Thanks: 1 Thanked 165 Times in 146 Posts	Some clips available from Bresco https://bresco.com/acatalog/Pipe_Clips.html