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Old 06-01-2016, 08:56 PM
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OK I finally got the FLB hose routed through but I can't get it to clip onto the TB. Any tricks? I can get it on and almost snapped... Just can't seem to get that last little bit. So at this point I walked any so I wouldn't break anything else. I didn't take off a lot of suff. Disconnected several electrical connections. Can see it just can't get the push.... Please help???
 
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Old 06-01-2016, 09:00 PM
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You talking about the part-load breather hose? If so, I had the same dilemma. In the end, I just had to use a little more force than I felt should have been necessary. When I did however, it made a very satisfying "snap" sound and I moved on.

I am hesitant to tell you that though, because I don't want you to break something and feel that my advice was responsible. I'm just telling you my experience. I pushed it very hard, and it snapped onto the throttle body connection.
 
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Old 06-01-2016, 09:15 PM
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Yes I did mean the PLB. Had to replace both due to not being careful.
Didn't know if there was a trick or something. Part of it I think is the awkward position of trying to push up. So just push a little harder? Don't worry I break crap at my own risk... Without anyone's help. Just push harder is the trick...
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Lubricant is your friend in this situation.

Is there perhaps an old o-ring that got
left behind when removing the old fitting?
 
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Lube the 'O'rings and push it into place. I use rubber grease or silicone spray!!

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Old 06-01-2016, 09:34 PM
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I keep a container of "electrical wire pulling gel" on the shelf for such things, super slippery and water soluble (they're 80% water) and evaporative so after a day or so no residue left over.
 
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Old 06-03-2016, 08:49 PM
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Thanks to all. Little lube and a lot of pushing and SNAP it's on.
 
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