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Replace air oil separator

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I've just finished a guide on replacing the AOS that I wanted to share.

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Leading evidence: 'Replace air oil separator' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace air oil separator' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Use convertible top "bump" rather than driver's door latch

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Service Mode: Easier to use convertible top "bump" rather than driver's door latch

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Use generic hose clamp

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Fixing a broken or misplaced clamp: Use a generic hose clamp that's accessible from the top for future repairs

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Replace air oil separator

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I've just finished a guide on replacing the AOS that I wanted to share.

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Use convertible top "bump" rather than driver's door latch

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Service Mode: Easier to use convertible top "bump" rather than driver's door latch

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Use generic hose clamp

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Fixing a broken or misplaced clamp: Use a generic hose clamp that's accessible from the top for future repairs

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POST 1Original post

Hi Y'all, After my catastrophic AOS failure here - How bad is this AOS failure, if its AOS failure (see... I've just finished a guide on replacing the AOS that I wanted to share. I encountered a few helpful things that I wanted to share: Service Mode: Easier to use convertible top "bump" rather than driver's door latch Overall: Do the AOS at the same time as the clutch on older cars Why?: The AOS hose can fuse to the AOS. Removing it can be very difficult. Removing the AOS hose: pry with a screwdriver to get it loose Fixing a broken or misplaced clamp: Use a generic hose clamp that's accessible from the top for future repairs Guide:

POST 2Original post

Good for you! Hopefully, you replaced as well the accordion hose that connects the AOS to the top of the engine on bank 4-6..

POST 4Original post

I did not. I read that it’s good practice. ty

POST 5Original post

Great video quality. Very clear and easy to understand. Future reference to be sure. Thanks indeed.

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