Thermostat cable clip

[johnboy715]

Adding the thermostat cable to air cleaner on my ‘69 Bug. It was missing.
Looking for the clip that holds the spring end to air cleaner flap. (See photo)
Suppose I could try to make one but would like to get an original one if possible.

[wcfvw69]

I believe that is my picture of my set up on my 69 bug. I got lucky when I found that clip from a 50 year VW parts guy. You should look up the part number of that clip and google it. You may get lucky.
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[Cusser]

That clips looks so much like a clip for a lever inside the door, used on many vehicles.
https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=9f05e2405697...p;dpr=1.09
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[viiking]

The actual part number for that clip I believe is:

N23 601 1.

It was used on buses as well and for some ranges of T1 engines H,D,F,E,L.

Source: OACDP
Main Group 1
Illustration A8
Part 56
Page 1-148b
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[viiking]

I'm still looking for an NOS or used one here in Australia.

However for functionality the clip is very similar to carburettor clips that held the carburettor linkage on old GM cars here is Australia. I'm sure if you search GM car parts you might get some to work.

Here's an ebay link to some. They appear to be from the US so you should see them on your local site.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/362322877725


Here's also some generic ones available on Amazon that might be of correct size.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Dorman-41017-HELP-Linkag...&psc=1
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1966 Lancia Flavia Pininfarina Coupe - in the waiting room
Discharged: 1983 Vanagon, 1974 1800 Microbus,1968 Low Light,1968 Type 3

[my3bugs]

i think i saw two clips n the bowden tubes on the samba classifieds this morning , one earlier style n one later . some folks may BALK but if i really want something i have bit the bullet .

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2748521

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2748520

[johnboy715]

Thanks for all the feedback!
Will check out your suggestions.
I put the wire on yesterday and it seems to stay on pretty well without a clip of any kind. Maybe I won’t need one. Still might like to find an original one just to be authentic