PHH workaround question

[Schwaz80]

Where are the bolts that secure the hard coolant line connected to the head via the PHH? I found one bolt next to the EGR valve.

Has anyone else removed the hard line or did you just bend it out of the way

 

[Pin_Head]

Just remove the top bolt and cut the PHH in two and then wiggle the metal tube back and forth until the lower bracket breaks off. Takes about 5 minutes. Then it is easy to lift out. You can also just reuse the metal tube as it is easy to replace instead of using 3 feet of hose.

 

[fj user]

The bottom bolt faces the firewall. With the front wheel off and skirts removed you can reach back there and remove by feel. I believe I used a racheting box end wrench. It was a lot of fun...

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[doc W]

Would suggest running heater hose directly from PHH block nipple to the heater valve, saves two connections. If you do this make sure you get at a minimum Gates Green Stripe hose or silicone hose - it gets hot under there!

 

[half k cruiser]

Two tips

1. Don't let the hard pipe contact the liquid ac line as it can rub a hole. ( trust me )

2. If your taking the pipe out, do youself a favor and get a 12mm gearwrench with the swivel head. Its worth every penny and you can use it on a ton of other stuff.

 

[blkprj80]

Here's what it looks like with the intake removed.
The upper tab is behind/below the EGR valve.
The lower tab has the bolt head on the firewall side.
Hope this helps a little.

 

[half k cruiser]

I should have just taken the intake off. Look at all that room to work. I bet it took me 6 hours to do mine. I just could not get the damn clamp off the lower hose.

 

[93yotasr5]

Just an FYI, napa sells the gates 9 1/16" hose. It's made for napa so it has a yellow stripe instead of green. Same stuff though

 

[VanGo]

We offer several different options to address this modification, all spec'd with Breeze lined constant torque clamps. If you need any further help feel free to contact us.

 

[Pin_Head]

Just an FYI, napa sells the gates 9 1/16" hose.

The hose ID is 5/8 inch.