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Hose Pulling

Old Feb 21, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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Hose Pulling

I am trying to remove all of the hoses from my 93. I got the clamps out of the way but the hoses still wont come off the water pump etc. I have removed hoses from my 94 with no problem. What do I need to do? I do not want to destory the hoses however since somebody needs them.
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 02:38 AM
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Re: Hose Pulling

It doesn't hurt if you use a set of channel locks and grip the end of each hose right at the place where it's over the fitting it's attached to and twist. The key is gripping it where it slips over the fitting so you have something solid to bolster the channel locks, where you would otherwise run the risk of tearing the hose if you gripped it in a "soft" spot.
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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Re: Hose Pulling

Grab it w/ your hands...twist and pull. If that dosn't work.... Pry a screw driver under the hose where the clamp used to be. Use one of those small orange picks. If that doesn't work, spray some WD-40 or some kind of penetrating lube in there.... Work it w/ the pick or screw driver again, then twist and pull..

If THAT doesn't work.... Cut the hose at the fitting to slice id down the middle. Just enough to get some leverage.. Or Just cut the Damn thing off right at the fitting.
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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Re: Hose Pulling

I agree with the above posts...

Usually... you have to break the hose free... so I like to use water pump pliers and grab the hose where it's on the fitting and twist.

It'll come off eventually
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 10:01 AM
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Re: Hose Pulling

I use a cotter pin removal tool, it's L-shaped with a smooth tip. Makes it easy to get under the lip of the hose to break it loose. Sears has them for about $8.
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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Re: Hose Pulling

Originally Posted by thesoundandthefury
It doesn't hurt if you use a set of channel locks and grip the end of each hose right at the place where it's over the fitting it's attached to and twist. The key is gripping it where it slips over the fitting so you have something solid to bolster the channel locks, where you would otherwise run the risk of tearing the hose if you gripped it in a "soft" spot.

This works,but don't do it at the heater or radiator if they are plastic,you will snap the hose fittings right off. The prying under the hose,or cutting is the best way.
Old Feb 22, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Re: Hose Pulling

Originally Posted by OBE1 95Z28
I use a cotter pin removal tool, it's L-shaped with a smooth tip. Makes it easy to get under the lip of the hose to break it loose. Sears has them for about $8.
Dip that in silicone paste, or vasaline. It works wonders.
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