qim Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Hi I am trying to order some "clips" but cannot find them in any catalogue and Rimmer is unable to identify them from the photos that I sen them and are attached here One of the photos shoes the extracted clip on top of the oil filler cap, but of course it has nothing to do with it. I put it there just to photograph it, Can you help, please? Edited January 12, 2017 by qim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy l Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 We used to call those clips Spire nuts, Various sizes in a tin, have you a motor factor near you that will let you buy some from the tin. Cheers, Bill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy l Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Just found, Spire nuts, loads available on e-bay/ Amazon etc. Cheers, Bill. Edited January 12, 2017 by billy l Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Clip nut part number FC2805 but be aware that unless you specifically check they will just send you a flat spire clip which is wrong. Moss and TR Shop keep the correct items.They are also used for the starter solenoid fixing as well. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Hi billy Any idea where they are in either RimmerBros or Moss catalogue. I am ordering them as part of a large order but need to tell them exactly what they are. Thanks PS - Thanks stuart. Our messages crossed... would this be OK? http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-FC2805 Edited January 12, 2017 by qim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi billy Any idea where they are in either RimmerBros or Moss catalogue. I am ordering them as part of a large order but need to tell them exactly what they are. Thanks PS - Thanks stuart. Our messages crossed... would this be OK? http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-FC2805 Should be but dont be surprised if a flat spire clip arrives instead, I have been through this countless times over the years and the answer you get is "Oh thats what we send now as we cant get the others " or somesuch excuse. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Hi Qim, don't take your picture as exact - one leg has broken off. Have a look here https://www.sdproducts.co.uk/panel-trim-and-spire-fasteners-metal Roger Edited January 12, 2017 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qim Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thank you, Roger. All very clear now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Not certain but that looks like one of the square push-in fixing clips that go into the square hole, for fixing headlight shells. As Roger says, one leg has part broken. Roger - that link you posted - I was looking at the "cage nut design 1" (and 2 and 3) and wondering if they may be suitable for the TR4 door fixing for the folding chrome handle. AlanR Edited January 12, 2017 by TR 2100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi Alan, it would be nice if the cage nuts did fit the door handle. The cage,however, is a bit too big at 14 x 14mm. with a metric (M4) thread Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Clip nut part number FC2805 but be aware that unless you specifically check they will just send you a flat spire clip which is wrong. Moss and TR Shop keep the correct items.They are also used for the starter solenoid fixing as well. Stuart. My records show that I bought a bunch of these from TRF in 2011 but their web site is now showing them as NLA or at least the search function doesnt find them. Stuart has the correct part number, FC2805 Fix Nut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hi Alan, it would be nice if the cage nuts did fit the door handle. The cage,however, is a bit too big at 14 x 14mm. with a metric (M4) thread Roger We have been worldwide trying to find them and they havent appeared in original form yet.There are various ways round it but nothing like original. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foster461 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Clip nut part number FC2805 but be aware that unless you specifically check they will just send you a flat spire clip which is wrong. Moss and TR Shop keep the correct items.They are also used for the starter solenoid fixing as well. Stuart. My notes say the fuse box also uses one of these. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 My notes say the fuse box also uses one of these. Yes it does.One problem with the repros though is they are just a gnats too big for the holes and are very difficult to get into the holes plus you can guarantee it will take the paint off when fitting! Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 TR Shop ones seemed to fit quite well when I ordered some last year. As Stuart says they are a touch tight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brydon Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I bought mine from Dave Gleed's stall at the international, original NOS, worth a look on Dave's stall if you are attending the spares day @ Stoneleigh in February. Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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