Removal of diesel intercooler hoses.

Nev The Bear · 26th April 2017, 08:44

Just a quick question if the diesel intercooler hoses are able to be removed by loosening the jubilee clips and leaving the plastic elbow joint with the o rings on, still connected to the intercooler. I have already had the o rings done on the elbow joint done by Artic last year and I would rather if possible leave the elbow joint fitted whilst removing the hoses.

Thank you

suffolk boy · 26th April 2017, 09:26

yes it is , also if you have a flexiable drive for the screwdriver bit it helps in doing the clip up on the elbow

Heddy · 26th April 2017, 10:01

Yes, you may like to try a small 1/4" drive ratchet fitted with a 7mm socket. I think 7mm is the usual size for a jubilee but could be 8mm. Be careful when re-tightening because you get more pressure on the screw with a socket.

Nev The Bear · 26th April 2017, 12:39

Thank you for the replies, I have ordered a set of replacement hoses from Jules and will fit them when they arrive.

26th April 2017, 08:44	#1
Nev The Bear This is my second home Does not matter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: . Posts: 3,996 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,575 Times in 987 Posts	Removal of diesel intercooler hoses. Just a quick question if the diesel intercooler hoses are able to be removed by loosening the jubilee clips and leaving the plastic elbow joint with the o rings on, still connected to the intercooler. I have already had the o rings done on the elbow joint done by Artic last year and I would rather if possible leave the elbow joint fitted whilst removing the hoses. Thank you

26th April 2017, 09:26	#2
suffolk boy This is my second home fiat panda Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: haverhill Posts: 6,720 Thanks: 96 Thanked 586 Times in 526 Posts	yes it is , also if you have a flexiable drive for the screwdriver bit it helps in doing the clip up on the elbow __________________ fiat panda 1.2 eco

26th April 2017, 10:01	#3
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Yes, you may like to try a small 1/4" drive ratchet fitted with a 7mm socket. I think 7mm is the usual size for a jubilee but could be 8mm. Be careful when re-tightening because you get more pressure on the screw with a socket.

26th April 2017, 12:39	#4
Nev The Bear This is my second home Does not matter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: . Posts: 3,996 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,575 Times in 987 Posts	Thank you for the replies, I have ordered a set of replacement hoses from Jules and will fit them when they arrive.