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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 07:59 PM
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What is this clip called??

What is this clip called? Where can I get it?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 08:23 PM
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Google "automotive snap in nut". What comes up looks pretty close. I don't know their official name.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2023 | 09:33 PM
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Does not say Ford. But looks about right. IDK.

https://www.viperpartsrackamerica.co...nut-06507528aa
 
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Old Aug 3, 2023 | 02:03 PM
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Got these. You have to glue it in, but they fit perfectly. Using the same screw too.




 
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Any suggestions on what kind of glue to use to fix the broken plastic parts?
 
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You didn't ask, but here's my advice- get rid of that wire nut. Those headlight switch harnesses are fire-prone enough even when properly terminated.
 
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You didn't ask, but here's my advice- get rid of that wire nut. Those headlight switch harnesses are fire-prone enough even when properly terminated.
I've always been wary of how hot those get. Do you think the wire nuts are a danger? Shorting out or?
 
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I've yet to have a need for it myself, but if that's ABS, and I think it is, plumber's glue should work.
 
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I tried gorilla super glue. We'll see how that goes.
 
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I've always been wary of how hot those get. Do you think the wire nuts are a danger? Shorting out or?
Yes, when subjected to vibration, they're known to either fall off or get toasty due to poor contact
 
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It worked. Ended up using a pan head screw, maybe a #8, on the side with the plastic nut.
 
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