[coolzzy]

thanks for the info, didn't feel like spending the money on the tool so i just used a pick to remove the clip. came out pretty easily and installed new fitting with new clip. No more leak! my only concern is the OEM replacement part from the dealer seems to be made of aluminum and is not as long on the threaded shaft part. The original one was longer and made of steel. Both were of the same dimensions and had the appropriate orings installed though. Just worries me threading an aluminum fitting into steel but I guess they wouldn't sell the replacement part at the dealer if it wasn't going to work.