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Questions tagged [hose]

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Is there a trick to easily removing stuck rubber hoses off fittings?

Is there a trick to easily removing stuck rubber hoses off fittings? I saw there is a tool like this but I'm afraid of tearing the hose with its point. Is there a better way?
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Minor boost leak and shrill tone at peak boost: hose clamp, gasket or blow off valve?

Vehicle in question: 2004 Subaru WRX wagon. This weekend, I replaced the intercooler hose (y-shaped upset the intercooler), the throttle body hose and the blowoff valve hose (routes the over boost back to the intake when the throttle closes…
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Spring vs worm gear clamps?

I understand spring clamps are convenient to use on smaller hoses. However, my Tacoma came with them on even larger hoses, such as the radiator hoses, that are, I believe 1.25" and I can't seem to find a reason why there would use an easily mangled,…
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Proper radiator hose clamp position

My car (Peugeot 406 1.8) has a short lower radiator pipe (it is only 3.0 cm or 1.18 inch). I used a constant tension clamp for better sealing and longevity. In the following pictures, you can see the position of the clamp on the lower radiator hose…
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How to choose replacement hoses

I'm doing a couple major repairs on my car right now (about half way done). It required removing a lot of hoses. I'd like to replace a lot of them while they are off (or soon going to be off). I already bought oil cooler and upper and lower radiator…
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95 Integra: Broken Nipple to hose

While wrenching on the starter, my hand struck a small hose and it broke the nipple of (what I think is) the Evaporator Purge Control Diaphragm (EPCD): I am investigating alternatives to replacing the EPCD by bridging the EPCD to the hose. I…
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How to clean the mold inside the A/C drain hose?

I have a Toyota Corolla 2013. I know you can probably blow air or use a pen to clean the end of the A/C drain hose from underneath the car, but how can you clean the hose of the mold? Is there a safe chemical and entry point for the drain hose I can…
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Remove broken coolant hose connection

I have a super rusty Mazda CX-9 and a connection for the coolant line snapped. I have removed the spring clip, but I am unable to remove the broken rusty part stuck in the pipe. I have tried pulling, twisting, and inserting a straight pick, so you…
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What is the metal brace on this rubber hose? How important is it?

I'm replacing a rubber return power steering hose on my 2004 Honda CRV. I noticed the old one had some kind of metal brace on it. Is this just so it retains the curved shape? The replacement hose I bought is just a power steering hose from…
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Is it OK to run a diesel engine with a blocked fuel injector return line?

Recently, a squirrel paid a visit to the engine compartment of my 1999 VW (it's a diesel 1.9 TDI). Besides leaving some crabapples as gifts, it chewed clean through one of the fuel injector return hoses. I didn't discover it until reaching my…
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Are there plugs for sale that are used to plug unused (thin) vacuum lines?

A bit of the background: I have a Mercedes that has a serpentine belt-driven air pump to help reduce smog in the exhaust. I heard this whole pump can be removed without causing any trouble, so I decided to go ahead to reduce repair problems. Then I…
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Replace radiator hoses with radiator when rust is present in coolant?

The radiator on a 20+ year old Jeep XJ recently bust. The fluid that came out was a rust colour, likely indicating that the radiator was at least partially filled with water instead of coolant (looking at what came out, perhaps entirely filled with…
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How to repair this (PCV?) tube?

First, is this a PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve tube on the 2002 Chevrolet Impala? It is hard, non-flexible plastic with hard rubbery grommet-like inserts on the ends, with one side going into the air intake just before the throttle…
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Flat / collapsed upper radiator hose!

I have changed my radiator cap couple of months ago with an original OEM one. The older one had a broken sealant which caused engine over heating. Now, i have no heating problems but after the engine cools down for 4-8 hours I notice the upper…
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My old Crown Vic will not hold coolant. It runs straight through. Can't get to mechanic til jan. 1st

I just want to know if I can use my car only for emergencies up until I can get it checked on 1 January. If it is going to be alright just sitting there, or do I need to run antifreeze through there every day???
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