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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Doodley on 11 April 2009, 07:24:07

Title: Heating hoses
Post by: Doodley on 11 April 2009, 07:24:07

I have a split hose below the HBV. looks like its one of the 2 that enters through the bulkhead. Whilst that area is in bits and easy to get to, I am going to replace all the large hoses in that area. anyone know part numbers for them? Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Heating hoses
Post by: Doodley on 11 April 2009, 10:09:50

ok, have removed the coolant hoses (thanks marks dtm) the hose coming from the hbv going into the block has split. I have removed it from the HBV but how on earth do you remove the clip holding it onto the block? any ideas? I have tried with a mirror but to no avail?!!

Title: Re: Heating hoses
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 11 April 2009, 10:20:52

Do you mean the one that goes to the coolant bridge? if so you may need to remove the plenum and inlet manifold to get at it properly :y

Title: Re: Heating hoses
Post by: TheBoy on 11 April 2009, 10:20:54

same standard spring clip as used at hbv end (assuming some retard hasn't replaced with jubilee clip), or at least should be?

Title: Re: Heating hoses
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 April 2009, 10:23:17

Mole grips are my weapon of choice for the pipe sprig clips

Title: Re: Heating hoses
Post by: Jimbob on 11 April 2009, 11:02:19

Halfords sell the tool for these,

but it often wont fit into the space to open wide enough to work.

I still like it though, molegrips 2nd.

Title: Re: Heating hoses
Post by: Doodley on 11 April 2009, 11:08:27

Im not sure where it goes, it is below where the hbv sits, it is the large hose that enters the block next to a smaller hose. I used grips to remove the pipe clips from the hbv, but have no chance of getting to the clip on the block because i cant even see it,i can just feel it with my hand. I have the wiper arm/motor and hbv out the way, do i need to remove all the breather pipes & injection system to access it?