Calling all VLT gurus: Simple question with hopefully a simple answer - I just received my new project car and it has a coolant leak form the turbo line (between the back of the head & the firewall - can barely fit my hand back there) I haven't had a good chance to look (about to leave for a holiday, car is in storage) but can this be done without a hoist or should I take it to my local spanner man to deal with? Thanks Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

why not get the plyers on that clamp, and then i generally lightly (with plyers) squeeze the end (because their usually on pretty tight) and wiggle it left/right to break the seal... then get that ******* off Its not really the best idea, but if i know i have the new hose and can get to both ends, sometimes i use a razor on the end cutting down the hose just a single slice, then it comes off easy But... it really means you have to commit then... and i dont know your circumstances (mines a 2nd car and i dont need it for work so i can play for ever if i need to) Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by Geniee [View Post] why not get the plyers on that clamp, and then i generally lightly (with plyers) squeeze the end (because their usually on pretty tight) and wiggle it left/right to break the seal... then get that ******* off Its not really the best idea, but if i know i have the new hose and can get to both ends, sometimes i use a razor on the end cutting down the hose just a single slice, then it comes off easy But... it really means you have to commit then... and i dont know your circumstances (mines a 2nd car and i dont need it for work so i can play for ever if i need to) I agree with what you are saying - I can't seem to be able to get to the other end though & I'm not sure how I'll get to it.. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Ahh, yea sorry I can't help with that, mines an N/A with turbo bits and I didn't get the water return line so I had to do the standard (cut into the heater hose and T piece) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1)

The hard line will most likely be rusted at the end.. You can just cut off the rusted part and a new hose clamp will do the trick..

Cheers. I'll look into that option too.

Iv recently done this little hose. tools i used ( im no mechanic so bare with me ) vice grips, pliers, razor blade, lube, hot water, time, rag for you hands and the blood lol 1. Commitment = cut it off with a blade. 2. put the car on stand or ramps if you have any as it will save your back (Im 6 ft) 3. remove the hose and cut another hose to length (mindfull of the slight bend in the hose) 4. Tilt engine (place a jack under the harmonic balancer use a peace of wood to bridge the gap and tilt *not to much ) this will give you a little room to play with 5. let the games begin... 6. you will need lube of some sort to help it slide on eq oil, hot water ect. (also to help the clap slide on) makes things easier 7. place 2 hose clamps on the replacement hose (so they sit in the mid section) Standing on the passenger side 8. I attached the Vice grips to the hose clamp furthermost away (manifold side)( Open ) and slid it on then released - this method helps as the passanger side has the most room for manipulation no that you have one side on 9. try to bend the hose to go on, if this fails... 10. their is a bolt that the metal line attaches to the block. undo this and move line so it aligns with hose. you can push the passanger side line onto the hose, this may take some time. Also be mindful that the hose can slide toward the drivers side because of the lube! 11. Once the line is on and the hose is sitting correctly, apply a little lube to the out side of the the hose 12. attach the vice grips to the clamp still in the middle and pull it back towards you so it sits over your side of the pipe. check it all is sitting correctly, release the grips and your done also test drive car. AFTER BLEEDING IT I did this because i didn't trust the hose. Turns out the hose was fine and the pipe was not rusted badly just some miner surface stuff. meh all good now this job will/may take some time so prepare your self. good luck mate. ---------- Post added 20-01-14 at 22:15 ---------- Also if i might add remove the the bracket (two bolts at the top of your pic) and the exhaust plate (one bolt) running under your car and pivot/bend out the way. also may pay to remove the exhaust shield for good measure. that will save your hands Some original photos have not been recovered yet.