VERY easy way to get hoses off.
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VERY easy way to get hoses off.
Over the last few months, with the SC/MEVI installs, ebmorgan and I have found an AWESOME way to get hoses off.
Use a Panel Popper.
It looks like a small crowbar with a screwdriver handle, and has a notch at the end of it.
Simply put the notch over the hose and pry it off from where the hose meets the piping. if there is nothing to pry on, use a breaker bar.
I just replaced my PCV Valve this way, and the entire PCV install took 3 minutes, literally. No small hands needed.
During the SC install, ebmorgan got all the necessary fuel lines off in 10 minutes.
During the MEVI install, we were able to get every hose off easily as well. (Except the ones in the back, which are very hard to get to with it).
The best part is, it makes it so there's 0 chance of ripping or tearing a hose.
Anyway, maybe other's have done this, but I wanted to post the info in case someone does a search.
Use a Panel Popper.
It looks like a small crowbar with a screwdriver handle, and has a notch at the end of it.
Simply put the notch over the hose and pry it off from where the hose meets the piping. if there is nothing to pry on, use a breaker bar.
I just replaced my PCV Valve this way, and the entire PCV install took 3 minutes, literally. No small hands needed.
During the SC install, ebmorgan got all the necessary fuel lines off in 10 minutes.
During the MEVI install, we were able to get every hose off easily as well. (Except the ones in the back, which are very hard to get to with it).
The best part is, it makes it so there's 0 chance of ripping or tearing a hose.
Anyway, maybe other's have done this, but I wanted to post the info in case someone does a search.
http://www.lislecorp.com/tools/newtools/index.htm
Think its called a plastic fastener remover on the link. Some other trick gear here also.
Think its called a plastic fastener remover on the link. Some other trick gear here also.
I love that method. I found out about it while doing my nitrous install a long time ago at my friend's upholstery shop (he was working on my interior). I was having trouble with some hoses and he handed me that and it cut my time in half.
35260 PLASTIC FASTENER REMOVER
Removes Plastic Hold-Down Fasteners.
This tool quickly removes various types of plastic fasteners that hold on weather stripping, radiator shrouds, fender linings, air dams and other plastic or rubber parts. The tool is equipped with a sliding urethane button for use when extra leverage is necessary. Also use the button to protect the vehicle surface. Engage the tool tip under the fastener. Then lever upward to remove.
35260 Plastic Fastener Remover. Skin-packed. Shipping wt. 3 oz. Dealer Price $9.95
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This one is cool too:
13120 ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEPARATOR
Quickly Disconnects Electrical Connectors Without Damage.
Engage the tool tip behind the connector clip. Push or pull to disconnect. The tool is double-ended to fit different access angles. Works on Weather Pack and other automotive electrical connectors.
13120 Electrical Connector Separator. Skin-packed. Shipping wt. 3 oz. Dealer Price $9.95
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