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Removing upper radiator hose. Any tricks?
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08-20-2016, 12:56 PM | #1 |
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Removing upper radiator hose. Any tricks?
Broke the nipple off the upper rad hose on the drivers side, going to replace that entire hose but I can't get it off either end even after pulling the C clips out. I'm wiggling each end with so much force the car is moving on the jack stands, and I don't want to break the larger nipple on the radiator. Any ideas?
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08-20-2016, 04:08 PM | #4 |
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The connector is keyed and pulls straight out. It takes a bit of doing but be patient and just keep rocking/wiggling until the seal breaks. No need to exert yourself (too much).
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08-20-2016, 08:08 PM | #5 |
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Spraying silicone lubricant in the c-clip channel did the trick.
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08-21-2016, 08:18 AM | #7 |
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Glad you got it off. My hoses were stuck on so bad (after 230K) I had to remove the radiator, tie it down to my work bench and use two large screw drivers to pull the hose connection apart. I think the stupid BMW coolant hose connectors are the epitome of BMW over-engineering; I've yet figured out the purpose of them over a simple hose bib and worm-screw clamp.
Just wanted to rant a bit
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08-21-2016, 02:07 PM | #8 |
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After replacing every hose as regular maintenance I have found that the BMW clip n' o-ring is great for installing the hoses, especially since many would be hard to get to if using worn clamps - but not so great for removing
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08-21-2016, 02:15 PM | #9 | |
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I'll go hose bib/worm clamp any day of the week. It's the Forrest my friend...
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08-03-2019, 02:09 PM | #10 |
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After jerking, pulling, wiggling for 15 minutes I realized the following: fitting slides easily until the back egde of the wire clip channel on the hose catches on the front edge of the groove on the radiator fitting. Since I was replacing the hose anyway, I just stuck a small screwdriver in the hose fitting and snapped the back edge off. Problem solved - the hose slid right off. If you're re-using the hose try gently prying under the back edge to lift it up over the front lip of the retaining channel.
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08-03-2019, 02:18 PM | #11 |
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Carefully placed small pry bar works for me. Not magic.
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08-03-2019, 02:43 PM | #12 |
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I’m surprised more people haven’t used heat. Unless they have and are still having no success.
When I first ran into this issue, I got out my heat gun, and the fittings came off without too much effort.
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I'm guessing they speed up the installation time on assembly line and good for parts business
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09-22-2022, 06:37 PM | #14 |
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The upper rad hose on my car was welded on and I knew if I kept yanking any harder (that's what she said) I would break the radiator neck. Had to use a dremel to cut out a large piece. Even then, I had to carefully wiggle it for several minutes before it broke loose. What a nightmare.
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09-23-2022, 05:18 PM | #16 |
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I poured hot water from the sink on the ends... came right off. This was after fighting it for 30minutes.
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I just went ahead and destroyed the radiator, isn't that the proper way to do it???
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06-19-2023, 01:35 PM | #18 |
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for all big hoses the way it worked for me is to insert a flat screwdriver and twist it in those small walls with one hand and the other hand grab and wiggle the hose with all 4 fingers while pushing on the mount with the thumb, dont just pull like a money as u risk breaking it
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Shouts out to this forum saving me from braking s* 😂 appreciate all of you
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