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Old 13-06-2012, 11:02 PM
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hi guys anyone know where i can get a turbo actuator retaining clip

my actuator arm keeps falling off

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Old 13-06-2012, 11:05 PM
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I use a split pin and it's held up for 3,000 miles so far.
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Old 13-06-2012, 11:07 PM
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Was gonna say the same split pin will do the job
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Old 13-06-2012, 11:10 PM
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so something like an R clip??
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Old 13-06-2012, 11:16 PM
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Yeh R clip is whats normally on there but a split pin will do the same job no worries
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Old 13-06-2012, 11:21 PM
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cheers pal ill get one
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safety pin does the job as well
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use a R pin from an RC car... works fine.
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I use the E clip... Has ford did.
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E clip and a bit lockwire through the hole.

You could use an R clip but on the otherhand if your not fussy a bent paperclip will get you going........
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I had an e clip and a R clip just be sure
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