Clip

[Peter h]

Some one light my day and send this clip to me today 

Peter

[Tyler S]

$14.00 at Authentic Classics
http://www.authenticclassics.com/Vacuum-Hose-Mounting-Clip-Mercedes-230SL-250SL-p/auth-002577.htm

[114015]

Yes,
Peter,
Isn't that a beautiful one?
Looking great (and factory correct) now.

Well worth the investment.


Best,
Achim
(with clip)

[mbzse]

.../....Looking great (and factory correct) now.../...

Yes, looking great, but one comment, not quite "ex works"...
These clips were black anodized from factory (i.e. not yellow)
/Hans S

[Peter h]

Hello Achim
I wondered. My friend Günter with its original 250 (only 100000km), you know this pagoda, the clip has also in black.
I will paint black.
Peter

[49er]

 Hello Peter, My 250SL had that clip but my 280 has a different type of cad plated clamp. Maybe Achim or Hans could comment??
John

[Peter h]

You are right John.
My second 1968 have it also. The clip is from a 230 ?
Peter

[mbzse]

.../....My 250SL had that clip but my 280 has a different type of cad plated clamp.../...

That's true, the "wrap-around" type clamp shown in your picture was introduced sometime early in 1968; on the M130 engine / 280SL/8 car. That type was used thereafter, until followed by the changed type intake manifold wich had a re-routed, plastic air hose.
I note on the factory M130 engine picture in the early 280SL sales broschure, the black, open clamp is there, for routing of the black braided air hose.
/Hans in Sweden