rudefyet Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 The metal coolant line that connects to the lower intake how the fuck do i get that thing off?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Well what kind of vehicle? We kind aneed to know that... On the 3.4L DOHC, there are 3 metal coolant lines that connect to the LIM, so please, specify... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudefyet Posted March 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 ok there's 2 on the lower intake on my 3.1 next to where the throttle body was one is a metal line that bends around and connects on the front, i got this one off easy the other is a metal line that connects towards the middle of the manifold, just straight in, and has some sort of quick disconnect adapter I can't for the life of me get it to "quick disconnect" I'm pretty sure it's the same thing Chris (White93Z34) broke on John's (GP1138) car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 GM's quick connects are gay. It will have 2 tabs on it, and you need to squuze them together, then with some help from a prybar, it will pop out. This plastic piece surrounds the metal pipe, and together they go into a metal fitting that screws into the LIM. The tabs will push in, then it can slide out, of course with some help. When reinstalling it, I suggest going to Advanced Auto parts, and buying a 1/2" NPT fitting into a 5/8" barbed line. Then buy 4" of 5/8" heater hose, and 2 small hose clamps. When reinstalling it, use the new parts, and just hose clamp it. It is much easier to install and remove, will not leak, and looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudefyet Posted March 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 thanks, i had the concept right...just not enough room to squeeze both tabs easily I'll try it again tomorrow, i threw everything in my trunk, cause I can only work till 5 then my Dad needs the garage I had to push my car back into the driveway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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