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To remove the pieces of plastic that were stuck in the tubes, I used a slip joint wrench to squeeze the outside of the tubes.
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would this be something that could be used to replace the coupler?
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So I was going to change out my air filter while changing the oil today.
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Buy a pair of fuel injection hose clamps to replace the original ones.
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Obviously didn't work - the pressure was too high.
So I was going to change out my air filter while changing the oil today. I removed the Oil pipe attached to the top of the airbox and I snapped a coolant line. Seems to be attached by a couple that is bolted into the engine block. Can't figure out how to take off the bottom clamp to clean out the pipe. Also would be helpful if one of you can identify the part that I need. Pic attached.
This is very common as the plastic gets brittle from heat and age.
Biggest concern is making sure you get any broken pieces out of the hose so they dont clog something.
For replacement your best bet is to get to Home Depot/Lowes and find a brass fitting of the same size. You can modify the stock piece and attach it with a zip tie or hose clamp.
FWIW the stock piece is black. Appears someone may have tried to remedy yours already ?
"FWIW the stock piece is black. Appears someone may have tried to remedy yours already ?"
Yeah that was my ill attempt to temporary fix the problem with a lawn sprinkler coupler. Obviously didn't work - the pressure was too high.
Any idea how to get the bottom hose clamp off?
Drill out the remainder of the bracket and slidenin the brass coupler from Home Depot. Buy a pair of fuel injection hose clamps to replace the original ones.
To the OP, if you want to keep the OEM part, I keep a few new spares of this fitting in my parts collection just because they are so easy to break while doing other engine work. I doubt I will use all my spares. Your welcome to one if you want it. I can drop it in the mail to you since your in Tx.
This recently happened to me. To remove the pieces of plastic that were stuck in the tubes, I used a slip joint wrench to squeeze the outside of the tubes. You don't have to squeeze hard and the slip joint means that you can prevent squeezing too much. Squeeze hard enough that the stuck plastic breaks and it will either drop out or you can very easily pull it out with a wire or small screwdriver. If the tubes crack as a result, then it was time to replace them
I can relate to the fragile state of plastics in the engine bay. I snapped the oil filler tube during the first oil change. Didn't even realize it until I saw oil start dripping on the floor ala-stream when pouring the first bottle.
KrazyK - sent you a PM. Many thanks.
To others on here - I took the airbox out to get at the bottom of the bottom hose. I think I'm gonna go ahead and replace the whole hose with a new one, using the fuel injector clamps, as suggested. I got fuel injection hose and couplers to tie it all together, and zip tie it out of the way.
When I get KrazyK's spare part, I'll probably remove the coupler and reattach with the proper part. I'm in the middle of the rig/repair now. I'll post pics when I'm done.
i knew id seen this! the search function works!
would this be something that could be used to replace the coupler? its a 1/4" male to male brass coupler.
or does anyone have a specific part that they used?
http://www.globalindustrial.ca/p/pne...B&gclsrc=aw.ds
That coupler is perfect. Drill the broken tab to accept that coupler and use it to hold the hoses where they belong, away from the belt, against the engine .
Yup that coupling worked great. Bought a new lower hose clamp too cuz i had to snip the original one off. Total cost $3.
That and the new serpentine belt and shes whole again.
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