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Old Feb 24, 2024 | 04:41 PM
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Knee deep in this project. Doing both intake and valve covers since it be hit it all apart.

Amy secrets on how to get this little 90 degree hose off? Wasted an hour trying to get it off.




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Old Feb 24, 2024 | 06:36 PM
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Put some pliers around the hose where the clamp would normally sit. Squeeze gently and rotate the hose on the fittings to break it loose. Once it can rotate, use a blunt tool to push on the edge of the hose and push it off the fitting/ pipe.
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Got it off, thank you!
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