hadyn Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 Are hose clips easier to use when reinstalling the hoses rather than the spring clips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Are hose clips easier to use when reinstalling the hoses rather than the spring clips? They are if you remember to tighten them from the right angle and use a extension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 As said above this is a real BASTARD of a job. Spent 4 hours on monday trying to remove the clip with pliars, mole grips etc. Ripped off the old pipe, leaving the demonic spring clip attached to what was left. This did give more access, but it still wouldnt come off. Decided to push the clip and bit of hose remaining down the steel pipe to allow the new hose to go on. Tightening the new hose with a hose clip was also problematic - hard to access and hard to tighten. Still its all done now and touch wood, the new pipe isnt leaking at the hose clip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Urgh, its still leaking with a new hose that secured on the best way I could with a jubilee clip Im going to start a new thread now looking for ideas on how to block the pipe at the back of the head off with a bung etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I've blocked them off, I will post pics of how I did it later (weather permitting), I bought some 16mm HKS caps from Paul Whiffin, but IMHO they are too small, they did go on with some effort, but within a day they had split down one side, good job it didn't happen when the car was running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Jevansio, any pics or help would be gratefully received! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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