Desperate, need help finding E-clip for two piece auto shift cable

[pistonslap]

I recently had to replace the shift cable (transmission end) on a 2000 Silverado 1500 4X4 automatic. The cable is two piece and is joined with a odd shaped copper E-clip. When I went to install it I broke the E-Clip. So i went down to the GM dealer to get another one or three. I spent over thirty minutes with the parts department trying to locate a part number to no avail. They said they would sell me a cable for $ 250.00. I even talked to a young mechanic ,who didn't have a clue what I was talking about ! Surely I can't be the only one who has broke one.Hell even my manual says to replace the E-Clip when you have to pull the cables apart. I also tried a parts jobber with no luck. Does anyone here have a idea where I could get one ? Or better yet does anyone know if a C-clip would work ? It is a different shape than the E-clip and is thicker too. This is really pixxing me off ,to be down over a tow or three dollar part. Thanks.

[Doug_Scott]

Did you try your local wrecking yard? How about one of the many online gm parts sites? Most have microfiche images you can see to try to locate the part yourself.

[Doug_Scott]

just did a quick google search and found this link.. http://www.silveradosierra.com/transmission/poodle-clip-connecting-shift-cables-t8221.html

[pistonslap]

Thanks people. doug -scot, excellent lead ! Its unbelievable how cheap the prices are compared to what chev or a parts jobber charge for the little things! As far as auto wreckers,I don't think they would just sell me a clip. Unfortunately I live in the sticks a long ways away from a wrecker, so I guess I will try modifying a regular C- clip for now.