SiNNO Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Hey guys, I'm in the middle of changing my spark plugs on my rb25de. Anyone got any ideas I can try to take this rubber tube off? I already removed the clamps and used brute force but the thing won't budge. It's the last thing I need to remove to be able to get to the coil pack cover Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) pour hot water on it...maybe a hair dryer...warm it up... Edited June 15, 2010 by Arthur T3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5294360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 these....are one of the essential tools for a skyline owner! if not....you need to break the seal between the hose and the metal. carefully work the smallest bladed screwdriver you have between the hose and the pipe (don't stab the rubber, go under it). if you can work the screwdriver right around the pipe the hose will come straight off. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5294363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 ^^ nice what are they called i want some Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5294371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiNNO Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Thanks for the quick reply I'll give this a try tomorrow, can't be bothered now lol ^^nice what are they called i want some I also want to know what this tool is called! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5294423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Another good trick is once you have the tip of the screw driver under the rubber and can prise it up spray some WD40 into the opening. This will help to soften the hose and allow you to get the screw driver in further to brake the seal between the hose and the pipe. I would not put hot water anywhere near this area as it would run down over the coilpacks and the spark plugs. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5294546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiberis Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 give it a twist. seriously, it's the same theory as the other techniques, you just need to break the bond between rubber and metal, sometimes rotating the hose helps break the contact first, then you just pull. might be a bit hard if the hose is really stiff, but it's helped me many times over the years. plus it also helps for putting hoses on. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5294607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 hose pliers! and they have saved my knuckles more damage than any other tool I own i really need to start that...."cool tools for skylines thread"....there's more where they came from! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5294786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 +1 for giving it a twist, or getting some of those hose pliers. or get the biggest flat screwdriver you have and wedge it between the steel piece and the hose and try and lever it off (basically how the hose pliers would work) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5294922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craved Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 these....are one of the essential tools for a skyline owner! if not....you need to break the seal between the hose and the metal. carefully work the smallest bladed screwdriver you have between the hose and the pipe (don't stab the rubber, go under it). if you can work the screwdriver right around the pipe the hose will come straight off. i have these - these are awesome Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5295855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munkyb0y Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) +1 for giving it a twist, or getting some of those hose pliers. or get the biggest flat screwdriver you have and wedge it between the steel piece and the hose and try and lever it off (basically how the hose pliers would work) this is the way i always deal with stuck hoses. Edited June 16, 2010 by Munkyb0y Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5295890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiNNO Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Got the hose off using a hair dryer, worked like a charm Would've used hose pliers but couldn't find any today. Bunnings and Supercheap didn't have them Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5295892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
89CAL Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 hey mate, glad to hear you got it.. but random question... is that rocker cover breather on the right a standard RB25 NEO fitting because i need something like that lol.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5296224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiNNO Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 hey mate, glad to hear you got it.. but random question... is that rocker cover breather on the right a standard RB25 NEO fitting because i need something like that lol.... Yep it's standard Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5296330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
89CAL Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 thanks mate, i need a fitting like that... if u can see in my sig photo, the rocker cover fitting on my rocker cover points upwards as they do standard and it makes my setup look a bit average. Dont suppose anyone has one they want to sell to me? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5296382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Another good trick is once you have the tip of the screw driver under the rubber and can prise it up spray some WD40 into the opening. This will help to soften the hose and allow you to get the screw driver in further to brake the seal between the hose and the pipe.I would not put hot water anywhere near this area as it would run down over the coilpacks and the spark plugs. So how do you wash your engine...? I use a hose... hose pliers! and they have saved my knuckles more damage than any other tool I owni really need to start that...."cool tools for skylines thread"....there's more where they came from! +1 for cool tools thread..Its a great idea... Got the hose off using a hair dryer, worked like a charm Would've used hose pliers but couldn't find any today. Bunnings and Supercheap didn't have them I also tried to buy some today ,bursons said no... I was using a hair dryer to dry paint the other day when i thought of it. .Hadnt actually tried it yet but glad it worked for you.. GF knows if she cant find her hair dryer its usually in the shed...lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5296389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) oops Edited June 16, 2010 by Arthur T3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5296399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiNNO Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 +1 for cool tools thread..Its a great idea... +1 Would be a very very good idea! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5296607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiNNO Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 lol Duncan's already started it! http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Co...ad-t325161.html Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5296631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Whats it doin in NSW...we use tools in Victoria too ya know...Put it here in GM...make it sticky.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/325007-how-to-remove-this/#findComment-5296645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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