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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 10:59 AM
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Hello everyone,
I was doing a fuel pump job for my roommate on his 2000 mercury sable (ford taurus) and I ran into a snag. I have replaced all the retaining clips on the fuel line with the 3/8th" and 5/16th" clips you can buy at parts stores for fords, except there is one clip that broke (yellow one) that is at least 3/4" wide, and I can't find it at any parts store. I have a picture. Where can I find this clip??? I believe it may be for the return line to the tank. Any and all help is appreciated. Thank you.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 02:05 PM
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That is probably regarded as a dealer item which means only a Ford dealer parts dept can get one. Don't be surprised if you wind up replacing the entire line . Sometimes that is the only way it is available.
 
Old Nov 30, 2015 | 02:11 PM
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That is probably regarded as a dealer item which means only a Ford dealer parts dept can get one. Don't be surprised if you wind up replacing the entire line . Sometimes that is the only way it is available.
I ordered it online through a dealership only to find Merl's Auto Supply had them.
 
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You just never know with some of these things and sometimes we get lucky.
 
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