trouble getting to the intake hose clamp
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Do Both... plan to lay Flat on the Engine with your left arm >>>
pushed way down to the clamp... then the Rope Trick - or in my case I actually used a screwdriver to "break the seal" around the old hose and the turbo inlet = again with your left hand... and Take the airbox or TTDA out that way you can pull and push easier to break the old hose loose... and don't break your N-75 Like I did !!!!!!!!
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First, say some prayers for patience and a minor miracle...
It is Easter, after all, so maybe you're in luck! : )
If you're a novice like me, sorry, but this is a total PITA. Follow the advice above. You do this last clamp by feel, with the right socket, as stated from above. Loosen everything that's connected to it first, if you haven't already. I'd advise in addition putting some kind of pad down on the front ledge of the engine bay for your knees, and a pad for your forehead on the rubber strip by the wipers. At least when re-doing the clamps on the new hose (which for me was a whole separate session on a different day) you can put the hose clamps in an orientation that makes it easier to tighten. Also, for the rope trick, remember to pull from the drivers wheel well *toward the back of the car* that seems to work better for some reason. I agree that loosening it with a screwdriver head is a good idea, that's what I did too.
Arrange for a massage or something better when you're done.............
Good luck!
Rich
If you're a novice like me, sorry, but this is a total PITA. Follow the advice above. You do this last clamp by feel, with the right socket, as stated from above. Loosen everything that's connected to it first, if you haven't already. I'd advise in addition putting some kind of pad down on the front ledge of the engine bay for your knees, and a pad for your forehead on the rubber strip by the wipers. At least when re-doing the clamps on the new hose (which for me was a whole separate session on a different day) you can put the hose clamps in an orientation that makes it easier to tighten. Also, for the rope trick, remember to pull from the drivers wheel well *toward the back of the car* that seems to work better for some reason. I agree that loosening it with a screwdriver head is a good idea, that's what I did too.
Arrange for a massage or something better when you're done.............
Good luck!
Rich
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