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Title: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Ken L on 09 December 2009, 16:28:54
We serviced the car last saturday, and when we came to put in the new air filter there was only one clip holding it together, and with the new filter fitted it won't close down tightly.

   I went to the dealers today to get new clips, and on the screen it only shows the one I have fitted, none at the back by the inner wing, which is where the air box is not properly seated. Should there be some clips here or how does it fit please? and if it does have other clips, has anyone got some to sell me please?

Has anyone got a diagram of the filter box etc they can post up. so I can see what's what?
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: dbug on 09 December 2009, 17:47:13
Sure theres 8 on mine
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Boracic on 09 December 2009, 17:50:47
I thought it was four, its more than one I know, my 2.6 has screws
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Ken L on 09 December 2009, 18:16:50
I've just had a further investigation and there should be 5 clips, so I need four more to hold it down properly...anybody?
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 December 2009, 18:19:24
I could do with some too... But surely the stealers can find them ::) ::) :-/ :-/
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Ken L on 09 December 2009, 18:23:06
There's been a few on here breaking cars so somebody surely must have some....
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Ken L on 09 December 2009, 18:27:08
I wonder if they are the same on the Vectra 1700 diesel? my son in laws vectra is parked on my back garden at the moment with no MOT on it, I could borrow those for now...till I get some. Have to have a look tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Andy B on 09 December 2009, 18:52:17
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I wonder if they are the same on the Vectra 1700 diesel?  ....... Have to have a look tomorrow. :)

Probably.  :y
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Bionic on 10 December 2009, 08:14:58
Hi,
My V6 2.5 petrol and probably all the V's have 5 and they all look the same. Have a look at the top of the airbox from the front of the car and there should be 2 at the front, 1 at the right, 1 at the back and 1 to the left. you can see the raised lips where the clip locates as they lock.
If they are lost visit the scrappy like I did.
gudluk
Ray
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Ken L on 10 December 2009, 08:34:37
As mentioned Ray, I checked and as you say there should be 5, I only have 1, I went to a local scrappy yesterday, but no omega's, or any vauxhalls at all. Might try and get to another scrappy today, if the ones on the vectra don't fit.

Got a busy day though, what with DVLA eye test this afteroon for field vision.
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Bionic on 10 December 2009, 09:35:29
OK,
If you try SouthWest  Vauxhall spares on their Ebay page you should be ok. They do nothing but break Vauxhalls and I have had loads from them and all witout any problems at all. Pay them by Paypal and its there the next day.
The link is;
http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/South-West-Vauxhall-Spares__W0QQ_armrsZ1
Ray
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Ken L on 10 December 2009, 09:58:33
Okey Doke...thanks Ray
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: ScaniaV8 on 10 December 2009, 10:03:16
I have only 4 clips fitted to my Airbox..one of the few items where all the manadatory clips are still attached  correctly!   :-)
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Bionic on 10 December 2009, 10:09:31
Think you will find there should be 5, I can post a photo if you need one.
ray
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Ken L on 10 December 2009, 12:07:14
Ah well....different on the vectra. I'll keeo looking local for some, see if anyone on here comes up with some or I get a favourable reply from South west vauxhall, who I just emailed Ray, thanks.
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: alfie on 10 December 2009, 16:35:27
When I lost 2,they spring off and wham they are gone lost in the maze of pipes and things to drop off some miles down the road.
I bought some from the dealers,I think they cost me something like £2 each,now thats why they call dealers,stealers!
Hope that helps.
                        Anthony
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Ken L on 10 December 2009, 18:58:58
Thats why I'm trying to get some used ones, they are now over £4 each! inc vat, I need 4, thats over £16!  tried a few breakers today but no luck, looks like stealer dealer might be the only option unless someone on here comes up trumps for me.
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 December 2009, 20:14:28
I MAY have one
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Ken L on 10 December 2009, 23:12:03
That would be one towards the four I need, how much for that one martin?
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Andy B on 10 December 2009, 23:17:05
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....  tried a few breakers today but no luck,  .....

Are there no other Vauxhalls of similar age with the same clips?   :-/
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Ken L on 10 December 2009, 23:20:33
No idea if any other models use the same clips. The vectra ones are different though.
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Andy B on 10 December 2009, 23:36:07
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No idea if any other models use the same clips. The vectra ones are different though.

What about Astra G? I'll look when i next get the chance, if they're not the same, they're certainly a similar idea.
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: The Red Baron on 10 December 2009, 23:39:10
im on to it ken, think i have four in the shed, will look in the morning. :y
Title: Re: V6 air box clips?
Post by: Ken L on 11 December 2009, 07:23:55
 :y cheers baron, much obliged