Author Topic: What tool do I need to use? (Read 10721 times)

cdnite · « **on:** April 16, 2013, 04:50:52 PM »

What tool do I need to use to properly remove this hose from the valve cover (rocker/Cam cover) to the turbo?

I circled it in the attached picture. GM names it the PVC Hose/Engine Crankcase Ventilation.

Any links to the correct tool would be great!!!

Thanks,

--Christian

cdnite · « **Reply #1 on:** April 16, 2013, 04:59:36 PM »

I think I figured out a temporary tool solution.

I would still like the "right" tool.

DeepBlueGXP · « **Reply #2 on:** April 16, 2013, 05:20:20 PM »

GM Fuel line disconnect tool. but the one that comes off the valve cover will need to take off with a scribe and rotating the line while keeping pressure on the 4 clips.

Sly Bob · « **Reply #3 on:** April 16, 2013, 09:16:55 PM »

Yeah and you need the 3/8" one, you can find it at any auto parts store.

Marc's Carbon Flash · « **Reply #4 on:** April 16, 2013, 09:59:34 PM »

I used a wire coat hanger. Wrap it around around an item like a pen first to get the proper shape. It slips in and it comes right off. BTW I bought that tool and it did not work.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2013, 10:07:26 PM »

There is no 'proper' tool. This is what I used... two 3/4" long pieces cut from a 1/4"-wide zip-tie and pushed in sideways. (I know it's not the same vent tube, but same principle applies):

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bun1t · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2013, 01:55:32 PM »

When I installed my catch can I messed around with zip ties for over an hour with no luck. I broke out the dremel, cut it off, and replaced it with a rubber hose and clamp.

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2013, 02:39:50 PM »

Quote from: bun1t on April 18, 2013, 01:55:32 PM

When I installed my catch can I messed around with zip ties for over an hour with no luck. I broke out the dremel, cut it off, and replaced it with a rubber hose and clamp.

Hah! Fail!

bun1t · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2013, 12:28:53 PM »

Quote from: TomatoSoup on April 18, 2013, 02:39:50 PM

Hah! Fail!

It only takes me 30 seconds to remove the hoses now, lol.

cdnite · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2013, 06:17:16 PM »

Like TS and DeepBlue said I used the Quick Disconnect Tool and Zip Ties here are some pictures.

Tools list:

1 -- 3/8 Quick Disconnect Tool (A/C or Fuel Line)
1 -- Small Snip or Cutter
1 -- Zip Tie to cut up (about 1" in length)
1 or 2 --Pick Tool (To cram the cut Zip Tie in to the fitting)
2 or 3 -- Human Hands in moderate to good condition
1 -- Moderately sane and patient mind
10 to 30 -- minutes of time with all the above tools and no experience (Your time frame and results may very)

Extras:
Band-aid and Nurse (Wife or Girlfriend will suffice)
Little bit of luck or skill

Use the 3/8 Quick Disconnect Tool to remove accessible the fittings by pulling on the fitting to separate it a little, then clip the tool around the pipe (male) side with the flange on the tool going in to the female side of the fitting. Now push the fitting together while firmly squeezing the tool in to the fitting. This should unlock the fitting so you can then pull off the female side, this may take a few tries to get right.

The fitting on the valve cover front and on the check valve (PCV) wont work with the 3/8 Quick Disconnect Tool. For these you will need to cut ~1" of Zip Tie (enough to rap around the inside of the fitting) pull the fitting apart some and cram the Zip Tie piece in to the female side of the fitting with the picks (careful not to poke yourself #Band-aid and Nurse). When you have the Zip Tie crammed in there good push the fitting back together, this should unlock the fitting and you can pull it apart. This is where the sanity, patience, luck, and skill come in to play... its not to difficult once you've done it, but the first time is tricky... Good Luck.

--Christian

TomatoSoup · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2013, 06:29:31 PM »

To heck with all that... we want pictures of the Nurse!!

cdnite · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2013, 06:30:18 PM »

To reinstall:

Make sure the oring, spacer, oring, bushing, and retainer clips are undamaged and installed in the correct order shown below. Then firmly press the fitting together un till you hear a "click". Test by trying to pull apart, if you can pull it totally apart you did something wrong and should re-read this post.

I have also included measurement pictures of the orings, spacer, and bushing in case you need a replacement.

--Christian

cdnite · « **Reply #12 on:** May 06, 2013, 06:55:11 PM »

Quote from: TomatoSoup on May 06, 2013, 06:29:31 PM

To heck with all that... we want pictures of the Nurse!!

Ask and you shall receive!

--Christian

SHiNY · « **Reply #13 on:** May 06, 2013, 08:57:12 PM »

Quote from: cdnite on April 16, 2013, 04:50:52 PM

What tool do I need to use

I named mine GJ

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #14 on:** May 06, 2013, 09:01:56 PM »

Quote from: SHiNY on May 06, 2013, 08:57:12 PM

I named mine GJ

How's that working out? Any regrets?

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2013, 09:06:12 PM »

Quote from: SHiNY on May 06, 2013, 08:57:12 PM

I named mine GJ

Awesomest tool EVER!

cdnite · « **Reply #16 on:** May 07, 2013, 02:48:23 AM »

Damn it GJ this is my thread and I posted pics of me and my nurse along with a very well photographed how to... you can't steal all my thunder or squeak!

If you're not gonna compliment the nurse you should at least post a current picture of your Kappa....

--Christian