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Yup, learned that on the radiator hoses at timing belt replacement. Great reminder, though.
Posted by: Kneale Brownson (5558) on 2014-07-24 09:45:58 In Reply to: word of advice, before attempting to remove the hose, make sure to spray both ends with pb blaster. posted by julex on 2014-07-24 09:20:05	Share \| Report

Wished I'd known that years ago when I broke the nipple off the plastic endcap on a 200q20v.

Fixed that one with some copper piping/large copper wire/solder and some epoxy:

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Coolant Leak - Kneale Brownson 2014-07-23 13:16:08 (367 views)
- the same, appears to be part# 078121096AD - julex 2014-07-23 13:45:05 (189 views)
  - Lock carrier job? - Kneale Brownson 2014-07-23 14:06:25 (177 views)
    - I don't think so, really depends on how these spring clamps are oriented. They should be more or - julex 2014-07-23 14:18:13 (197 views)
      - Reusable clamps? I've not seen this type before.  -  Kneale Brownson  2014-07-23 15:11:15 (177 views)
        
        re-using filter is fine. You will lose some oil though so be ready for it.  -  julex  2014-07-24 08:24:32 (146 views)
        
        Ooooh, a chance to use the sliding jack platform on my new hoist!!!   -  Kneale Brownson  2014-07-24 08:46:17 (146 views)
        
        word of advice, before attempting to remove the hose, make sure to spray both ends with pb blaster.  -  julex  2014-07-24 09:20:05 (176 views)
        
        Yup, learned that on the radiator hoses at timing belt replacement. Great reminder, though.   -  Kneale Brownson  2014-07-24 09:45:58 (199 views)
        
        Yes, they are reusable. You just pinch them with some pliers to loosen them, or your fingers  -  haygood  2014-07-23 15:28:57 (183 views)
        
        Old guy hands need all the tool help available   -  Kneale Brownson  2014-07-23 17:08:13 (177 views)
        
        buy a set of these, worth their weight in gold   -  kinderutz  2014-07-23 17:45:38 (607 views)
        
        An alternative... I have these and love them   -  Econguy  2014-07-23 20:29:48 (197 views)
        
        that's not "An alternative", it is simply a next level and improvement over fixed tool above.  -  julex  2014-07-24 08:21:39 (153 views)
        
        Got the hose and those clampers on the way. Thanks, guys.  -  Kneale Brownson  2014-07-23 19:07:41 (158 views)

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