GT6ixer

Thanks Jim. Wasn't aware of this issue.

UKKid35

Many thanks - been aware of this issue for many years, but not realised there was such a simple solution.

At least I can add these to a parts order I need to make with Porsche, rather than call up to ask for two clips.

M. Requin

Jim, nice solution! A lot easier than drilling holes and using cotter pins, like I did.

z driver 88t

Thanks. I had not realized this was an issue either but just placed an order with McMaster Carr.

hacksaw

Thanks for the heads up.

bureau13

Ordered!

FredR

When my clip went AWOL I put a small dollop of epoxy on the shaft to prevent the arm going "walkies".

Eventually I got a pair of those modified clips- they look awful but I am sure they are effective. The dremel removed the blob of epoxy in seconds.

Ed Scherer

This afternoon, I finally got around to replacing the prone-to-dislodge E-style retainer rings ("circlips") with the nice, safer McMaster 94824A400 "external retainer rings" (a bag of these have been sitting on my workbench for a few months). Figured I'd add a post to this thread to serve as a yet another PSA to those who haven't done this yet.

merchauser

The McMaster clip looks like the way to go. is the Porsche A/T clip, P/N: 999.166.005.02, sl-lock, of the same design as the McMaster? how are they different?

BauerR

Hey Ed,
How many did you have to buy? If you have any extra you need to sell off ,I'd be happy to pick up some from you. I've lost both of my clips.

Thanks,
Rich

Ed Scherer

I've got 8 left; I'd be happy to part with any or all of them.

BauerR

Let me know. I can paypal you some monies. Probably just drop them in an envelope and it'll only cost the price of a stamp!

merchauser

are the McMaster clips a better fit than the Porsche A/T clips?

SeanR

Roger keeps them in stock also. Pretty yellow ones at that.

SeanR

These