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Mk3 Matrix Heater Pipe Clips

Snugburys
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Hi all,

New here and I'm hoping I have picked the correct place to post this

I have a mk3 focus, and realised that the clips on the heater core pipes are leaking, I found out its due to the o rings perishing. I've ordered a set of clips with o rings but the clips that have been delivered (attached image) are completely rigid and have no flex in them

Has anyone done this before? Do I just need to heat the clips in boiling water to soften them up before bending the centre strip to attach the clips around the pipe? I have emailed the seller to ask but I've had no response 

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    On 7/24/2021 at 4:48 PM, Snugburys said:

    Hi all,

    New here and I'm hoping I have picked the correct place to post this

    I have a mk3 focus, and realised that the clips on the heater core pipes are leaking, I found out its due to the o rings perishing. I've ordered a set of clips with o rings but the clips that have been delivered (attached image) are completely rigid and have no flex in them

    Has anyone done this before? Do I just need to heat the clips in boiling water to soften them up before bending the centre strip to attach the clips around the pipe? I have emailed the seller to ask but I've had no response 

    s-l400.jpg

    Not sure mate because I don't think they are genuine Ford parts.  The genuine parts just bend as you would expect, without needing to be heated up etc.

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