Any way to loosen hoses ? (1 Viewer)

[TCEd]

I'm finding out lot of the rubber hoses used in the emissions system/aircleaner are sorta stuck in place with age and possible heat and difficult to remove from where ever they are attached. Almost all are slip on fitment.
Is there any product that can be applied that would help to loosen the hose ? Something that could be sprayed and possibly weep in between the hose and tube to sorta lubricate the joint and ease removal ?
I'm thinking silicone spray or WD-40 possibly but wanted to ask first thinking someone found a miracle product.
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[brian]

small flat blade screwdriver works wonders

 

[mattressking]

Rotate back and forth, don't pull. If that fails, small flat head like @brian said.

 

[ducktapeguy]

Get one of these

Hose Puller

Or sometimes a right angle pick does the job for smaller hoses.

I wouldn't spray any type of petroleum product on it unless I was planning on replacing the hose anyway

 

[TCEd]

Get one of these

Hose Puller

Or sometimes a right angle pick does the job for smaller hoses.

I wouldn't spray any type of petroleum product on it unless I was planning on replacing the hose anyway

Yes, thank you, hose puller

 

[cruiserpilot]

Snap-On/Williams, 4 Piece - Utility Mini Hook & Pick Set | eBay

That one on the right, with the longer hook point. Ram that up along the inside of the hose and
run it around the hard line inside. It should free the rubber from whatever it is bonded to.

 

[thebigredrocker]

Heat gun?

 

[Tools R Us]

For small hoses, these are the beez knees.
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-Drake-Off-Road-Tools/dp/B000MITKOM

 

[cruiserpilot]

For small hoses, these are the beez knees.
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-Drake-Off-Road-Tools/dp/B000MITKOM

Not sure how those work?

There is a nice complete kit of hooks. I've got about a dozen of various sizes in my tool drawer,
I'd say this is one of the most used tools on the bench, handy for lot more than just removing hoses.

https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-80380-...rd_wg=Wj06v&psc=1&refRID=HYJJX0RQS0HP07CEJZ42

 

[Tools R Us]

Not sure how those work?
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They spread, push the hose off of the fitting.

 

[Helipilot]

X2 on the hook set. Good for lots of things as well.

 

[Bear]

A word to the wise: if any of these are vacuum hoses on any of the BVSVs or anything else with plastic nipples, be extremely gentle or risk breaking an expensive and usually unobtainable item.

 

[hj 60]

I did not understand the spreading tool, feel stupid so thanks for explaining
When I had to remove new radiator hoses after 5000 km I was surprised they were stuck like 30 years old.
Also the clamps toyota used are sometimes not closing as they did before, maybe make sure not to open them completely when using pliers, just enough to remove from hose or replace with clamps that can be tightened, while there.
Now you got me working on How to Add Scales to a Lizard Wire Sculpture

 

[4Cruisers]

For medium to large hoses I usually have good luck with water pump pliers, grab the hose with the pliers and use the pliers to help rotate the hose back and forth while pulling on the hose. For smaller hoses, like fuel hoses, I usually use vice-grip pliers.

 

[cbmontgo]

I carefully slice the hose with an xacto knife and peel it off. Never fails. Also protects old brittle plastic unobtanium.

 

[John McVicker]

I always apply grey Anti Sieze to new hoses. It's not a total cure all but it helps when it comes time to remove coolant & heater hoses.