Subject	Spray on some lube, and see if you can twist the clamps/hose
Posted by	Gordo LSZ Daytona on June 11, 2022 at 8:44 PM
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In Reply To	Cannot reach this Hose clamp: any suggestions? posted by YamilZ32 on June 11, 2022 at 03:37 PM
Message	combo on the copper inlet pipes. The top you should be able use a channel lock; and on the bottom, perhaps use a chain link to grasp the bolt and pull using a long screw driver as a lever. Careful though, b/c those stubs go into your heater core and I'm pretty certain they're only brazed or soldered in for the pressure values and not twisting forces. _________________________________________________
Follow Ups	Cannot reach this Hose clamp: any suggestions? - YamilZ32 15:37:23 06/11/22 Three suggestions - Denis 17:09:14 06/11/22 Re: Three suggestions - W/ Pic instered - Denis 17:33:08 06/11/22 Thx Denis! Will see if able apply force after located - YamilZ32 22:15:19 06/11/22 All my hidden hose clamp point upwards for this reason - itsa300zx 17:15:18 06/11/22 I never hated more the guy who did this (n/m) - YamilZ32 18:12:27 06/11/22 Spray on some lube, and see if you can twist the clamps/hose - Gordo LSZ Daytona 20:44:43 06/11/22 Yeah will need to be extremely careful (n/m) - YamilZ32 21:57:02 06/11/22 There are many methods to try before gearbox removal lol - Stanky (BC) 20:53:35 06/11/22 This are all brand new only 1000 miles on it. - YamilZ32 21:59:39 06/11/22 The clamp is like $2 probably - Stanky (BC) 22:33:37 06/11/22 It´s not for the money. it´s that I´d put the same - YamilZ32 17:40:36 06/12/22 Worm gear clamp... - Denis 00:52:23 06/13/22 Thx. Will try this after a final try with tools (n/m) - YamilZ32 07:56:02 06/13/22 This is the answer, cut the thing off and move on. (n/m) - ChrisZTT(Sacto, CA) 16:33:58 06/15/22 Honestly, with the Z32 chassis it always comes down to - Ghoztt (MD) 21:30:07 06/11/22 I am not. However I will try to avoid spinning the clamp - YamilZ32 21:56:07 06/11/22 LONG 1/4 extension, wobble 8mm (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 22:39:01 06/12/22 Yep (n/m) - Ghoztt (MD) 09:14:38 06/13/22 Thx Guys. I really appreciated all the tt team support - YamilZ32 22:13:05 06/11/22 Whoever installed those is your enemy. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 13:20:42 06/13/22 Brake cleaner makes rubber super slick if you try rotating. - mrchips 08:43:01 06/12/22 Tough jobs a just a good reason to but new tools :) - black300zx 20:19:23 06/12/22 Small video of the leak >>> - YamilZ32 08:41:02 06/13/22
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