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12-17-2006, 10:47 AM | #1 |
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diverter valve removal, plastic grey clips
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I'm tring to swap out one of the diverter valves with a HKS valve. But i can't get the dam plastic grey clips off. These are bizare clips that they use instead of regulaar hose clamps. Does anybody know the trick to remove these clips???? Please help. |
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08-08-2013, 11:22 AM | #6 |
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Reviving this old one bc I'm trying to remove my valves to install a charge pipe and can't seem to get the technique right... the twist lock connector isn't budging!
Is there a special trick to it our just brute force? |
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08-08-2013, 11:35 AM | #7 |
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They can get very gummy, and tough to remove by hand. I used a simple wrench for grip and toque, and gave it a good twist around the grey locking collar. I did this months ago, but don’t recall any issues after that approach. I have no plans to re-use the DVs, but it didn’t damage them or anything like that.
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08-08-2013, 11:39 AM | #9 |
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It can take a bit of force sometimes. It sounds dumb, but make sure you are turning them the proper direction.
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08-08-2013, 11:42 AM | #10 |
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IIRC its’ just that grey collar that unlocks when turned the correct way, I don’t remember which way that is though. Just find yourself a bit of mechanical torque/grip and it’ll turn without too much trouble.
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08-08-2013, 12:13 PM | #12 |
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If I remember correctly move it counter cw from top ... becareful not to put too much pressure on the pipe itself .. I had to pay to get DPs removed to push in the rear turbo inlet that came half way out because of strangling while airbox removal ... there are no clamps on the turbo end
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08-08-2013, 01:09 PM | #13 |
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Will do it once my car cools off and I get some work done. I think the directions to twist are pretty clear as there is a stop in the twist-lock channel that only would allow the mechanism to go in one direction once locked. Will try some channel locks in a bit and report back!
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08-09-2013, 12:12 PM | #14 |
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Be careful with channel locks. These should be able to twist by hand and channel locks may put too much pressure and crack them.
I recall giving them a quick push in and then twisting it to unlock. Sometimes pushing it in helps. (Push in, Push out then try twisting). No homo. |
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Yeah, I chose not to use the channel locks and just used bare handed brute force (Hulk MAAD!). Everything worked out just fine and the CP-e/BMS pipe is now in there! FWIW the installation instructions CP-e provides are a bit overkill. Don't need to remove the diverters entirely to install them on the new pipe. Didn't want to pull the vacuum hose if I didn't have to. Thanks for the encouragement, fellas |
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01-01-2016, 12:09 PM | #18 |
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I've swapping in an ER charge pipe & TiAL valve. The front DV came off very easily, but I'm having a heck of a time getting the rear return line to release - the grey ring closest to the firewall just won't budge. Before I start removing it the hard way, any advice?
There's not room for channel locks on the underside of the ring, and an attempt to use them on the to grab & rotate didn't work. |
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