Can anyone tell me what this is?

brad1 · 07-31-2015, 10:02 AM

So I had some major engine work done recently on my 2011 370Z and when the job was completed I found this sitting in the drink holder inside the car. The mechanic says he can't remember for the life of him where it came from. (I know, pretty scary mechanic.) Does anyone here recognize it?

Thanks in advance for your help.

90 ST · 07-31-2015, 10:59 AM

What exactly did you have done, might help narrow down the search if we know what he was doing on the car.

brad1 · 07-31-2015, 11:09 AM

Remove engine, disassemble, replace rings, hone cylinders, reseat valves, reassemble, replace engine. In short, it could be just about anything. The car is running fine, but what concerns me is that it looks like some kind of safety mechanism to hold something in place.

SouthArk370Z · 07-31-2015, 08:57 PM

It looks like a retainer for tubing (A/C, fuel, vacuum, &c) to me but I'm not at all certain.

There is at least one web site, Courtesy Parts, that has drawings and/or pics of most 370Z parts. If nobody comes up with an answer, I'd see it I could ID it there.

Edit: Or take it to another Nissan parts department and see if they can figure it out. Somebody at a local auto parts store may know what it is.

brad1 · 08-01-2015, 07:20 AM

Thanks SouthArk. I spent a good hour looking at pics at Courtesy Parts, concentrating the ones to do with tubing and wiring. No luck so far. Unfortunately, I have a, shall we say, less than amicable relationship with the local dealership after they refused to cover these repairs under warranty, which was why I was forced to take it to the mechanic that I did.

I'm hoping one of the DIYers here will have come across it in their work and recognize it. Because you can't tell from the pic, it's about an inch and a half to two inches long, and maybe three quarters to an inch wide at the fat part. It has arrows pointing forward on the fatter part and has the letters >PA66< on top. I researched that some, but it looks like it refers to the type of plastic it's made of, rather than any kind of a part number.

sx moneypit · 08-01-2015, 08:26 AM

I am pretty sure it is a fuel line safety clip.

sx moneypit · 08-01-2015, 08:30 AM

Here ya go.
CONNECTOR - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

brad1 · 08-01-2015, 09:31 AM

Awesome! Many thanks, moneypit!

jwick · 08-01-2015, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sx moneypit

I am pretty sure it is a fuel line safety clip.

Way I was leaning too. Looks exactly like the safety clip that hold the fuel line on the fuel canister in the tank.

brad1 · 08-01-2015, 10:26 AM

Semtex posted a great diagram of it in this thread. It's #1 in the diagram. All it does is hold the fuel line in place. Geez, glad I asked!

Sorry useless thread, but what is this thing?

Jsolo · 08-01-2015, 11:53 AM

So this is in the engine compartment, not in the fuel tank?

sx moneypit · 08-01-2015, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brad1

Awesome! Many thanks, moneypit!

sx moneypit · 08-01-2015, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsolo

So this is in the engine compartment, not in the fuel tank?

Yes sir.

Jsolo · 08-01-2015, 12:42 PM

Is this similar to a retainer clip of sorts? Keeps the line from coming out or something? Got an actual pic of where it's used?

brad1 · 08-01-2015, 02:47 PM

It seems that way, Jsolo. From the diagram it looks like it's just a matter of following the fuel feed line back to were it starts. I'm going to have a run at it after dinner. I'll post up a pic if I can get a decent one.

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90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 420	What exactly did you have done, might help narrow down the search if we know what he was doing on the car. brad1 likes this.

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	It looks like a retainer for tubing (A/C, fuel, vacuum, &c) to me but I'm not at all certain. There is at least one web site, Courtesy Parts, that has drawings and/or pics of most 370Z parts. If nobody comes up with an answer, I'd see it I could ID it there. Edit: Or take it to another Nissan parts department and see if they can figure it out. Somebody at a local auto parts store may know what it is. jshare1 and brad1 like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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sx moneypit Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Memphis,Tn. Age: 67 Posts: 3,278 Drives: 2010 370Z PG 6 spd Rep Power: 2684370	I am pretty sure it is a fuel line safety clip. jwick likes this.

08-01-2015, 08:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
sx moneypit Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Memphis,Tn. Age: 67 Posts: 3,278 Drives: 2010 370Z PG 6 spd Rep Power: 2684370	Here ya go. CONNECTOR - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com JARblue, Z-Girl 12, lgarcia and 2 others like this.

08-01-2015, 10:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
brad1 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 9 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 10	Semtex posted a great diagram of it in this thread. It's #1 in the diagram. All it does is hold the fuel line in place. Geez, glad I asked! Sorry useless thread, but what is this thing? Last edited by brad1; 08-01-2015 at 10:30 AM.

07-31-2015, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
brad1 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 9 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 10	Remove engine, disassemble, replace rings, hone cylinders, reseat valves, reassemble, replace engine. In short, it could be just about anything. The car is running fine, but what concerns me is that it looks like some kind of safety mechanism to hold something in place.

08-01-2015, 07:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
brad1 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 9 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 10	Thanks SouthArk. I spent a good hour looking at pics at Courtesy Parts, concentrating the ones to do with tubing and wiring. No luck so far. Unfortunately, I have a, shall we say, less than amicable relationship with the local dealership after they refused to cover these repairs under warranty, which was why I was forced to take it to the mechanic that I did. I'm hoping one of the DIYers here will have come across it in their work and recognize it. Because you can't tell from the pic, it's about an inch and a half to two inches long, and maybe three quarters to an inch wide at the fat part. It has arrows pointing forward on the fatter part and has the letters >PA66< on top. I researched that some, but it looks like it refers to the type of plastic it's made of, rather than any kind of a part number.

08-01-2015, 09:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
brad1 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 9 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 10	Awesome! Many thanks, moneypit!

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Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	So this is in the engine compartment, not in the fuel tank? __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

08-01-2015, 12:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Is this similar to a retainer clip of sorts? Keeps the line from coming out or something? Got an actual pic of where it's used? __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

08-01-2015, 02:47 PM	#15 (permalink)
brad1 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 9 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 10	It seems that way, Jsolo. From the diagram it looks like it's just a matter of following the fuel feed line back to were it starts. I'm going to have a run at it after dinner. I'll post up a pic if I can get a decent one.