1996 GTI Driveline C clip

[SIMPLEARKANSAN]

Posted originally in wrong spot.
I replaced the driveline oring with the recommended C clip #272000135. On my 1996 GSX the stainless piece slid over the C clip. Not happening on the GTI? Any suggestions or thoughts?

 

[SIMPLEARKANSAN]

I found this pic from someone else and it looks similar to mine. Maybe it's normal?

 

[mikidymac]

It should slide over more. Is the clip OEM or aftermarket?

Also your stainless ring is getting pretty thin from wear.

 

[SIMPLEARKANSAN]

It’s not OEM, so that could be part of the problem. I’ll pick up one at my local Seadoo dealer. I verified they had them in stock.

 

[GGuillot]

It’s not OEM, so that could be part of the problem. I’ll pick up one at my local Seadoo dealer. I verified they had them in stock.

They have coating on them, just run it under a wire wheel or use some sand paper

It's a slight tolerance difference compared to the oem. I hit it under my wire wheel then the ss hat slid over fine.

 

[SIMPLEARKANSAN]

They have coating on them, just run it under a wire wheel or use some sand paper

It's a slight tolerance difference compared to the oem. I hit it under my wire wheel then the ss hat slid over fine.

I'll give it a shot! Thanks

 

[mikidymac]

Stainless should not have a coating on it. If these have the gold zinc coating on them they are not stainless and will rust solid. I wouldn't use them if they are not stainless.

 

[GGuillot]

Stainless should not have a coating on it. If these have the gold zinc coating on them they are not stainless and will rust solid. I wouldn't use them if they are not stainless.

OSD is selling these, Nick says the coating is unnessary but didn't indicate a problem if thery're ss or not. On the other forum no reports of them rusting..

 

[mikidymac]

That is good to know GGuilot. I just haven't seen them and wanted to make sure they were stainless.