Any tips for removing/replacing small E clips ??

[Pilatus]

As above , when removing Eclip from the groove they are in on the securing pin, they are securing . They seem to just "Ping off", when removing or fitting never to be seen again,so ample spare ones needed !!!!!

 

[Classichay]

Magnet and small sharp blades screw driver to catch it, and fitting just magnetise a pair of normal pliers just to squeeze onto the groove. It’s all I do

 

[Pilatus]

Magnet and small sharp blades screw driver to catch it, and fitting just magnetise a pair of normal pliers just to squeeze onto the groove. It’s all I do

Many thanks.
The E clips we had to remove yesterday,we’re in the end of two pins holding rear window hinge brackets to hinge , tight against cab roof so extremely difficult to get at,as such confined space to work
One Eclip lost .

 

[bumkin]

we call them Jesus clips, as in Jesus where did that go.

 

[Pilatus]

we call them Jesus clips, as in Jesus where did that go.

Oh so true .

 

[pycoed]

May not be possible in the situation described, but in general try putting a plastic bag over the bits

 

[avag]

we call them Jesus clips, as in Jesus where did that go.

was just about to say this, they were also known as Jesus clips at the dealer I worked at

 

[Christoph1945]

Just to frustrate you even more, some companies are making clips out of stainless (none magnetic) steel!

 

[milkloss]

But like taking the scv’s apart on a 20 series Deere........ do it with a bin bag over your head.

 

[traineefarmer]

Line up your pliers, screwdriver or whatever you are using to remove it, drop an oily rag over the top and *PING* and saved.

 

[Netherfield]

Chap used to come round with a fastener van, nuts,bolts, screws, washers, pop rivets, some 40 years ago.

I bought a boxed selection of e clips, around 1,000 in it, problem was there never seemed to be one the size for the job in hand.

Probably still 980 still in the box in the workshop.