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Nov 26, 2009 | 04:57 PM

GwarForAll1021

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DAMNIT

so in changing my fuel filter i broke off some POS plastic piece on the incoming side of the fuel line. thats the part that makes the seal or something

either way its gone forever

now what? can i buy a new one?

NOW IM STUCK AGAIN jesus i sware ford make theses things self destructive for the shadetree mechanic.

im starting to hate this

Nov 26, 2009 | 05:35 PM

NASSTY

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What broke?Was it the blue clip or an orange clip?If so you can get them at the stealership but they ain't exactly cheap for a little plastic clip.
Next time

j/k I just had to use that smiley.

Nov 26, 2009 | 05:49 PM

GwarForAll1021

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Originally Posted by NASSTY

What broke?Was it the blue clip or an orange clip?If so you can get them at the stealership but they ain't exactly cheap for a little plastic clip.
Next time

j/k I just had to use that smiley.

blue clip
didnt see an orange.

how exactly can you replace that? its built in. so skip on the local parts store and go to the unhappiest place on earth?

Nov 26, 2009 | 06:00 PM

bill11012

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The help brand rack might have it.

Nov 26, 2009 | 06:01 PM

NASSTY

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This is what the replacement kit looks like.

Nov 26, 2009 | 06:36 PM

GwarForAll1021

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THATS IT! hahaha

life saver!

Nov 26, 2009 | 07:51 PM

BirdmanStyll

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LOL! that's so funny. I DID THE EXACT SAME THING!!!, 25$ Canadian for the clips. next time all you gotta do is pull out the tab to get the hose off, GL

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Nov 26, 2009 | 08:20 PM

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From: mississauga ont.

So do the pink clips still need the special tool or are they like the older fords just pull out the c style part of the clip like in the picture figure 4

Nov 26, 2009 | 08:22 PM

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GwarForAll1021

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LOL! that's so funny. I DID THE EXACT SAME THING!!!, 25$ Canadian for the clips. next time all you gotta do is pull out the tab to get the hose off, GL

lesson learned for both of us i guess lol

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Originally Posted by bridge

Look at the bag in that pic. Those clips are made in France...no wonder they collapse under the slightest pressure.