I did a valve adjustment on my 240D this weekend, but in the process I lost a little e-clip that holds the throttle linkage rod in the stop lever assembly.

I went to every auto parts store chain in the city, but the only thing they had was English size assortments. I also went to Lowe's, and all they have are English sizes.

I went through 2 boxes of the English size assortments from Autozone. Finally, by bending and hammering and prying I was able to get one on. It has held up so far, but I am a little concerned about it long term b/c of all the strain on the metal (I broke one other one trying to stretch it out).

So my question is if anyone knows a conveinient source for metric e-clips?

Or, is this something I need to go to the dealer for? If so, is it something they will likely have in stock? My local dealership mo longer stocks supplies for w123. Everything now must be ordered. But I couls imaging that these e-clips are still used in more modern cars.

Thanks!

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Current Mercedes
1979 maple yellow 240D 4-speed

Gone and fondly remembered:
1980 orient red 240D 4-speed

Gone and NOT fondly remembered:
1982 Chna Blue 300TD

Other car in the stable:
2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI / 6-speed MT