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On line #6 in this diagram, there are two stainless clamps securing the rubber hose. I'm installing a new hose because I broke it. How do I loosen and remove the weird looking stainless steel clamp holding it to the housing? The Norma quick fitting releases by twisting two small screwdrivers slightly and a wiggle.The new part will require a new clamp, I suspect an Aeroclamp (SS hose clamp) will suffice? Thanks,Tim
The diagram shows two hoses as number 7. I have two hoses, one connecting to the back of the other, at that nipple on the overflow reservoir. Does anyone know the other part #?
The hoses just feed under -- no need to remove anything, I'm the original owner of the car so my picture shows placement as from factory. The hose diagram is confusing because it shows more than one vehicle and there have been updates. Since the "R" has the intercooler radiator -- there is an extra hose on that vehicle -- it's also a two part assembly -- so you need to order two parts. This hose attaches to another hose at the tank -- so that hose is different as well -- fitting to attach.
This is a really old thread but my 2 cents since I have had to replace the overflow line twice. By the way its in a stupid location and both times it was my fault for snapping it off while trying to remove the radiator fans or water pump or anything on the front of the engine...just one moment of inattention and thar' she blows!
Anyway, I used 2 small screwdrivers as proposed and they work but better yet, in the aftermath, I just 3d printed my own tool for the next time. That 3d printer I bought several years ago is so handy at times. I don't know how many of my kids toys I have fixed with it and it seems to offer a solution to lots of problems like this.
3D printers are nice and have abundant uses. It is great you can use it for specific situations like this.
I tend more toward metal than plastic, but the design process is similar.