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Cheers for that Wonky. :)
Nice one mate, thanks
Your engine bays a killer with the super.
Cars colour is evoke so hoses should disappear like yours.
Great work.
Let us know how you go with it all!Quote:
Originally Posted by badamf
Easiest way to remove the hose clips from the firewall is with vicegrips. Also be sure to remove the clips from the hoses when re-routing them as is it a tight squeeze. When you re-attach them, the hoses will go on the opposite outlets they came off of. It won't affect heater operation or water circulation so don't worry.
It should blend in nicely with evoke, although you don't tend to notice the hoses as they're pretty much right out of the way unless you look for them.
Have fun! Cheers :)
good tread very helpful thanks
Well finally got around to doing the HH relocation, but after trying the route under the master cylinder and over the booster could not get it to work properly. :cussing: (got one hose around but could not get the other to reach, also was not shaw if the wiper mech would rub on hoses).Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverVH
So went with going up next to the the master cylinder and finished by going behind one of the ABS pipes to the firewall, had to cut some hose off. In the end still looks great and blends in well with the evoke colour. Very happy. :thumbsup:
Glad you managed to get it sorted in the end. My directions mustn't have been the best, sorry.Quote:
Originally Posted by badamf
Now that you've begun with modifying the bay, I wonder how long before the modification bug really hits. :thumbsup:
Next is to get the Beauty cover off so I can put on the VZ 6.0L split engine covers on.
Your directions were fine just could not get one hose to reach properly.
What are the black plastic 'things' in the middle of the factory hoses? Do you need to put them back in after you have changed the hoses? Or don't they serve any purpose?
Cheers
They're just adapters for changing the ID size of the hose AFIK. Over the shoulder they go. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by my99wrx7
Cheers
Chris
Cool, thanks for that.
Got the beauty cover off today, to fit the L76 VZ 6.0L split covers.
Not a hard job to do.
Start with cold car, left over night is best.
First release pressure from fuel rails, unplug the electrics (clips that attach to fuel rail and the to coil packs), then remove fuel rail bolts plus another 5 that hold a couple of brackets.
Slowly pull up rails evenly until injectors pop out (should be able to lift up rails a few inches).
Now pull the metal clips off that hold the top of the injectors to the rails, remove the injectors (fuel rail can now be lifted right back).
Now you can pull the beauty cover off. :yahoo:
It is a good time now to clean injectors and remove any dirt where the injectors sit in.
Finally apply a good amount of rubber grease to the o-rings on injectors and place back in the manifold, line up rails then seat them in, replace metal clips.
Replace all bolts and clip in electrics.
Turn over engine and check for and leaks, put covers on.
Job done. :bravo:
Firstly, apologies for digging up an old thread. First post so I'm excused :)
When relocating the heater hoses, when you lose coolant, are there any issues when adding the coolant back with air in the hoses?
I had mine done as part of something else being done so can't say for sure but I suspect the thing to do is leave the radiator cap off when first filling up and pour the coolant in through there?
Not the same thing, but I just changed out my top hose and lost a litre. Filled it through radiator cap as Ed advised. Ran it with cap off to operating temp, zero issues.
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okay cheers guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLACK 346
Sorry, as Gary advised not Ed, got my threads mixed up :)