Advice for removing stuck hoses?

[tystaco]

I can not get the coolant lines off of my IAC. Any ideas? Is heat a good or bad idea? Clearly would not want to burn the hose.

 

[thor999]

Got some spare hose laying around? See if you can cut some short lengths to slip over the teeth of some good needle nose pliers, that way you can grab w/out tearing. While pulling directly away from where it connects, alternate clockwise / counter clockwise motion.

 

[pauldub]

Heat is a bad thing. Try and twist it first to break it loose and then it should pull off reluctantly.

 

[A.Wilson013]

I can not get the coolant lines off of my IAC. Any ideas? Is heat a good or bad idea? Clearly would not want to burn the hose.

https://www.amazon.com/OTC-4521-Hose-Removal-Tool/dp/B0050SFZBG/ref=pd_lpo_263_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=P227Q4BDAS6A2FJ4KZT3

If you're replacing the hose you can also cut a relief cut into it. That pick is the bomb diggity though.

 

[Unner]

https://www.amazon.com/OTC-4521-Hose-Removal-Tool/dp/B0050SFZBG/ref=pd_lpo_263_bs_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=P227Q4BDAS6A2FJ4KZT3

This or a small screwdriver to break it a little loose and then twist it the rest of the way off.

 

[mtbtim]

When I did my valve cover gasket job around a year ago, I found a new use for my spark plug wire puller. The rubber tips will hold onto a hose pretty securely to allow you to twist a stuck hose loose from the fitting. I like the adjustable ones because they give you more angles to get into tighter places.

Here's what I'm talking about:
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-51750-...1&keywords=Adjustable+spark+plug+wire+pullers

 

[A.Wilson013]

When I did my valve cover gasket job around a year ago, I found a new use for my spark plug wire puller. The rubber tips will hold onto a hose pretty securely to allow you to twist a stuck hose loose from the fitting. I like the adjustable ones because they give you more angles to get into tighter places.

Here's what I'm talking about:
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-51750-...1&keywords=Adjustable+spark+plug+wire+pullers

 

[mtbtim]

This or a small screwdriver to break it a little loose and then twist it the rest of the way off.

That use to be my go-to technique until I discovered the spark plug wire pullers did a good job to remove hoses.

 

[octanejunkie]

I just use old fashioned grip and twist with my bare hands. Easier when the engine is cool so you don't burn ya self.

Throw a rag under there and/or plug the hose ends when you get em off the IAC to keep minute amounts of coolant from leaking out.

The spark plug boot tool is a good idea tho :iagree:

 

[Cadaverous]

My go-to for removing hoses are hose pliers. Just grab and twist where the hoses connect to remove them.

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-34435...ncoding=UTF8&refRID=ZPV1FAVQMA2KAP6Q6R1G&th=1

 

[jmsdad]

A little spray of WD40 helps too..

 

[Chuckles89]

I usually twist the hose on the barbs with needle nose or channel lock pliers

 

[tystaco]

I just use old fashioned grip and twist with my bare hands. Easier when the engine is cool so you don't burn ya self.

Throw a rag under there and/or plug the hose ends when you get em off the IAC to keep minute amounts of coolant from leaking out.

The spark plug boot tool is a good idea tho :iagree:

I was giving her pretty good hell with the limited amount of space you have to get in there, to the point I was worried about the ability to reuse the hose if I went any harder. I will give a few of these ideas above a try, hopefully tonight, unless the wife has other plans for my time.

 

[Acorn22]

I just had to remove the IAC this past weekend and I found that a small flathead screwdriver was best to get it loose (I think I used the TB for leverage on the hose towards the firewall). After that I was able to twist it off. Just don't stab the hoses or anything.

 

[Mark_BC]

My teeth work well

 

[octanejunkie]

My teeth work well

That's what I use on stubborn bolts

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[tystaco]

In the end, the combination of tiny screw driver and pliers on the hose over the nipple got the job done. The coolant hose on the IAC towards the front of the vehicle came off first, then I could twist the entire throttle body and do the same on the coolant hose nearest the fire wall.

That went well...then I went to work changing the PCV valve....WOW. Those little suckers get stuck. I can't believe how much the old grommet was like plastic. The bottom half of the old grommet snapped clean off into the small cavity below...I then had to use needle nose pliers to break it into a smaller piece to pull it through...spent a fair amount of time making sure I got all the little shreds of plastic out.