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Tom J

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13th Mar 09 at 00:07

As above, trying to change the coolant on my birds micra 2004, got the jubilee clip off put the pipe is stuck on (its the pipe that comes out bottom of radiator), when i pull on it, it just stretches the rubber rather than pull the pipe off.

Jordan C

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13th Mar 09 at 00:09

pull harder

podgeworth

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13th Mar 09 at 00:10

screwdriver upside of it

fightstar

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13th Mar 09 at 00:12

iz she a bird, cos iz she iz the shez cnt drive

fightstar

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13th Mar 09 at 00:13

but, as said wiggle is, and put some leverage into it such as a screwdriver

sand-eel

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13th Mar 09 at 00:14

pour very hot water on the pipe slowly so it can heat up gradually, then it puuls off a hell of a lot easier

Twiggy

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13th Mar 09 at 00:14

cut it off and get a new one?

sand-eel

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13th Mar 09 at 00:15

I wouldn't use a screwdriver incase you put a hole in it.

Tom J

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13th Mar 09 at 00:17

i was thinking screwdriver but didnt want a hole in it. i was thinking about cutting it off but then i bet its like £10 for a new one. hot water one sounds good if it'll work

sand-eel

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13th Mar 09 at 00:30

I had the same problem the other day, hot water worked great.

Corsa_Scotty

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13th Mar 09 at 04:28

quote:
Originally posted by fightstar
iz she a bird, cos iz she iz the shez cnt drive

Pardon?

please tell me you are talking like that for a joke

Ste

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13th Mar 09 at 19:03

Firstly, Fightstar, get spelling lessons and stop talking like a cock.

Secondly, Tom J, a screwdriver gently between the hose and whatever it is attached to, then wiggle it, twist it and generally work it free before pulling it off. A bit of insulation tape on the screwdriver helps, as does fairy liquid (other brands of washing up liquid are available).

I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.

john_c20xe

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13th Mar 09 at 19:05

twist it and spray with wd40

fightstar

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14th Mar 09 at 00:29

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_Scotty

quote:
Originally posted by fightstar
iz she a bird, cos iz she iz the shez cnt drive

Pardon? please tell me you are talking like that for a joke

Oh, the irony. It was in response to his first post.

tom_simes

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14th Mar 09 at 00:38

I just used a screwdriver to break the seal on my coolant pips Tom, worked a treat.

tom_simes

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14th Mar 09 at 00:38

quote:
Originally posted by Ste W
A bit of insulation tape on the screwdriver helps, as does fairy liquid (other brands of washing up liquid are available).

Ste

Ste

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14th Mar 09 at 01:25

I listen to Radio 2 way too much! haha

I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.

john_c20xe

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14th Mar 09 at 03:49

radio 2? old man fm that is

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