ROG100

Part number 900 116 009 01 is the small E clip that holds the headlight motor arm to the motor. Two are required. If they are missing there is a good chance that the arm will come of the spindle and penetrate the radiator with costly and time consuming results.
This part has been out of stock at Porsche for a long time but I finally tracked down 100 of them at a dealer ship.
Once the dust has been removed they are $1 each. I probably have enough to last me 10 years but at least they are available.
Let me know if you need them.

Tampa 928s

My timing is good on this one!

AO

Technically they are an "E-clip" but it's still nice to know you have them.

leperboy

I was able to get e-clips from a parts box at NAPA. They weren't exactly the same size but very close. I dremeled the new e-clips and they fit well and have stayed in place.

The guy working the counter was busy on the phone and just let me have them rather than get off the phone to ring up two clips.

Matt

ROG100

Andrew,
Thanks for technical imput and post amended.
Roger

S4ordie

Roger - would love to have new on my car.

Thanks

ROG100

Dan,
On their way direct to Hawaii or CA?
Roger

S4ordie

PM with directions sent.

Thanks Roger!

Landseer

I used the clips that you sold be for the lower timing belt guide roller assembly, down by the crank gear.

ROG100

Chris,
I will check those out and see if they match up. I assume they worked?
Roger

86'928S MeteorGrey

Roger,

The Auto transmission linkage clip works much better for this application. I ordered a few from you last year for this. They won't ever come off, and seem to be a no-brainer.

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Jadz928

Technically, it is a retaining ring. There are different types, e-clip being one of them.

Mrmerlin

Roger I second the suggestion to use the trans snap clip instead of the E clip , you might consider stocking up and please send me 6 of them if they are less than a 1.50 each. Thanks Stan

borland

reposting from the other thread....

I used locking clips which are also used on the automatic's shift lever.

Porsche P/N: 999.166.005.02, sl-lock



But in the case of my 90' S4, I needed to modify the nylon bushings slightly. It’s a good idea to remove the linkage anyway and apply a new coat of white grease.



After removing the old clips, washers, the linkage comes off without any movement of head lights.

I used medium grit sand paper to sand down the nylon bushings which are slightly too thick to accommodate the new clips. You can cut the sheet of sand paper in half. One side up the other side down on a flat surface and sand until the thickness is about 8.25mm. Mine measured 9.00mm on removal from the car. I went down to 8.00mm, but 8.25mm is probably just right.



Assembly is easy. Once installed make sure you have the clip properly locked on. With them locked on, you should be able to rotate the clip with just your fingers, otherwise its probably not on all the way.

Mrmerlin

Borland you sure do have some clean pins.
Nice job