can anyone tell me if this is the right retainer clip for the solenoid switch?? the clip is way too small for the diameter of the switch. is the clip supposed to expand to twice its normal size to be pushed on to the switch?

also this is a repo switch....are they reliable? its a tough spot to get into!

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2198/85718020ek4.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=85718020ek4.jpg)

can anyone tell me if this is the right retainer clip for the solenoid switch?? the clip is way too small for the diameter of the switch. is the clip supposed to expand to twice its normal size to be pushed on to the switch?

also this is a repo switch....are they reliable? its a tough spot to get into!

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/2198/85718020ek4.th.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=85718020ek4.jpg)

The clip goes into the throttle arm first and then you have to put the switch into the arm. It usually takes some effort. The clip pictured looks correct, but it is hard to tell. Where did you get the clip? Got a part number? I have some NOS GM ones somewhere and I could check the part number if you post it.

They may have improved since I did mine, but I had to enlarge the hole in the arm slightly. The first repop switch I bought exploded in my hands when I tried to force it trough the clip.

my repo ones were a pain, but they did go together and work.
I also thought the clip was too small. but it did work

i got the clip from ricks 1st gen, and i orderd another one from classic industry's because the 1st one didnt look right. there both the same. can you still get them from GM?

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2038/23835907st5.th.jpg (http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?image=23835907st5.jpg)

heres another pic with the clip just on the end of the switch. you can enlarge the pic.

when you put the clip and the switch together on the throttle arm, does the switch self align when you hit the gas pedal or do you have to manually try and set it up?? nasty spot to get at!

i got the clip from ricks 1st gen, and i orderd another one from classic industry's because the 1st one didnt look right. there both the same. can you still get them from GM?

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/2038/23835907st5.th.jpg (http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?image=23835907st5.jpg)

heres another pic with the clip just on the end of the switch. you can enlarge the pic.

when you put the clip and the switch together on the throttle arm, does the switch self align when you hit the gas pedal or do you have to manually try and set it up?? nasty spot to get at!

The original part number for the clip is 9788460 and it is discontinued. HOWEVER I have used 10075405 which is a clip for a cruise setup and it works fine, the only difference I could see was that the original is silver cad and the cruise one is black phosphate. I have had to file another slot in the repo arms before, the repos are wrong and the solenoid was up side down ( wiring from the bottom istead of the top ) They seem to self adjust, at least that is how I have done it before. Hope this helps. Mike.

Check this thread out..

http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=88255&highlight=cowl+induction+clip

thanks for the reply's you guys........this is a great site! you can always find an answer here!
thanks blackoutsteve...awesome information.......im going to order a couple of those clips from that outfit ASAP!

No problem and good luck..:)
That thread I made appears to had been a little ignored, but I knew the info would be useful sooner or later..:thumbsup:

that thread is GREAT......the pictures are good and they help big time. im sure that other people have the same issue....they look at that clip and go...what the F... ! ill let you know when i start putting the ZL 2 option together and how it goes. car is being stripped right now for a repaint! cant wait.

:)

here are pics of the repo from classic industries, the rubber boot is not installed in these pictures.
It was a pain, chewed up the threads getting the clip on, but it did go in.

thanks Kermi.......did it all stay together and work on your car? did you look at blackout steves link?
have you had issues with the switch at all? is it reliable?

have not used it yet or even test it, the car is getting prepped for paint at a body shop right now, hope to have it back in a couple weeks.

LOL....mine too! im going to wait till i get the bigger clips. thanks for the pics....what a mess that small clip makes!

I have NOS retainer clips in stock.

thanks sauron67MM...check you mail here on team camaro.i sent u a reply. :)

To All that made this information available.

Great help to me in getting my solenoid in the proper position.

I found that the throttle lever was mounded backwards.
:yes:

the repo switches suck. i had to do a bit of modifying and tweeking to get it to work properly and reliably. i also bought a nos one and it is a night and day difference on the quality. its just sitting on the shelf right now. i suggest that if you see one on ebay, buy it.