Had to swap out the starter and pulled the intake manifold. In the process ended up losing and over bending 2 of these fuel injector wiring harness spring clips. Tried to source through BMW and they seem to only come with the whole engine wiring harness. Tried calling junk yards and was told they only sell the whole block with the harness, so will not just provide the clips. Called BMW customer service and was told they couldn't tell me who manufacturers their harnesses (trying to see if I could source through the manufacturer). The only option I have identified is a "self pull" junkyard that told me they would let me pull them off the engine and sell them, but they are over an hour away and I am trying to avoid since I am not even sure if I could pull them off without bending them and pulling the top off the engine. I've seen people jerry rig some too, but I'd prefer not to.
Does anyone know where I can source these spring clips since they are literally probably 10 cents a piece?!!
Note: These are NOT the fuel injector clips that help keep the injectors in the fuel rail, but rather the thin, 3/4 rectangle, wire like clips that keep the fuel injector harness attached onto the fuel injectors.
generally speaking - you source them off a junkyard engine, buy the harness, or take them from your buddy's car when he isn't looking....
at least through bmw - as you discovered, they are not available separately.
i'm always extra, extra careful when touching that part of the car - for obvious reasons....
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PM me with your address, and I'll mail you a couple....
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amazon, ebay, autozone etc, google search for: Female Fuel Injector Connectors , cheapest ones from China $2/pc incl. free shipping, pull out the wire clips, scrap the rest
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Sure Josh.
When you're new on the forum, you're only allowed ONE PM (private message) at a time. Therefore, if I PM you, I'll use up your quota, and you won't be able to reply. So here's what you do:
Click on the blue print that says "bmwdirtracer" at the top of this post. Then click on "Private Message" when it appears. Then send me your name and address by PM, and I'll mail you the clip tomorrow when I go to work. (No charge).
Chris
Chris Powell
Racer and Instructor since, well. decades, ok?
Master Auto Tech, owner of German Motors of Aberdeen
BMWCCA 274412
German Motors is hiring ! https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...1#post30831471
I sent the message, however it is not showing up in my 'sent messages' folder. If you didn't receive it let me know. Thanks!
I got your message Josh, and have made myself a note. I'll mail it off to you tomorrow.
Chris
Chris Powell
Racer and Instructor since, well. decades, ok?
Master Auto Tech, owner of German Motors of Aberdeen
BMWCCA 274412
German Motors is hiring ! https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...1#post30831471
Hi Josh,
I mailed you two clips for the electrical plugs today, plus one clip for holding the injector in the fuel rail....just in case.
All the best,
Chris
Chris Powell
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Master Auto Tech, owner of German Motors of Aberdeen
BMWCCA 274412
German Motors is hiring ! https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...1#post30831471
Josh, did you receive the clips I sent you?
Chris Powell
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Master Auto Tech, owner of German Motors of Aberdeen
BMWCCA 274412
German Motors is hiring ! https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...1#post30831471
Hate it when people never come back to thank for the help, or even update.
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Here's a copy of the PM exchange, Mohammed:
Re: Metal clip for M54 Fuel Injector Connector
Quote Originally Posted by bmwdirtracer
Hi Josh,
Can I assume you got the injector clips I sent?
Chris
Yes sir! Just got it from the mailbox last night! Already put it on the engine!
Thanks for helping me out brother!
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It all fine, Mohammed. I'm the world's worst for observing customary social customs. Josh said thanks, and that's all that was expected.
Chris Powell
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Master Auto Tech, owner of German Motors of Aberdeen
BMWCCA 274412
German Motors is hiring ! https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...1#post30831471
Oh right, I saw you ask twice without a reply and I felt a little offended as you went out of your way and thought you didn't even get a thank you
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