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30-06-2010, 03:59 PM
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Starter Motor
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 Can anyone help with identifying this connection it appears to be plastic on the end of a steel pipe below the inlet manifold. It is held in place with a couple of plastic wedges. I am trying to replace it as it is cracked but I am having problems getting it off the end of the steel pipe. I have released the wedges and was expecting it to drop off and reveal an 0 ring or something but it is hold on firmly. Is the likely to be just corrosion holding it or am I missing something? |
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30-06-2010, 08:20 PM
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FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
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Location: Bibra Lake WA
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What model, what year, what engine? Looks like the type of fitting used on pressurised fuel injection, trans and air con lines where you use a special tool to squeeze in the two tabs.
A tool like this one:  Buy the tool; it's cheap and you'll need it to put the new one on.
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regards Blue Last edited by aussiblue; 30-06-2010 at 08:38 PM. |
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30-06-2010, 10:19 PM
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Starter Motor
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Thank you for reply the model is a 97 ef falcon with a 6 cyclinder engine. The connection does look like the type you discribe,but it appears to be part of the heater hoses not really sure what the original reason for fitting this type of connection as it's purpose is not clear.
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30-06-2010, 10:21 PM
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FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
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I will go check my son's EF later. This shows how the tool is used:
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30-06-2010, 10:29 PM
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Starter Motor
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Thanks again Blue I appreciate the information.
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30-06-2010, 10:49 PM
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FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
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Location: Bibra Lake WA
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I checked the car and the factory manual. The tool will get it off the pipe and the new one comes as part of the hose assembly and will usually clip back on the pipe without the special tool. You might be able to fabricate your own special tool with a thin piece of stiff metal tubing that will slide down the pipe into the fitting but the tool is cheap, easier to use and readily available from places like Repco, Auto 1, Supercheap etc.
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30-06-2010, 10:51 PM
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FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
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If you buy the tool get the larger of the two sizes avaialble - this is one the larger fittings of this type.
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30-06-2010, 10:56 PM
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FG XR6 Ute & Sedan
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Note the EF also uses the same connectors but smaller versions for the fuel lines at the bottom of the fire wall; I had to disconnect them recently to do a fuel pump pressure test. You need to slide the outer metal collar back like an air line fitting (or was it forward - I forget but it'll only go one way) while the special tool is inserted under it.
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30-06-2010, 11:30 PM
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Starter Motor
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Thank you very much indeed for all your help Blue it's of to repco tomorrow, I have been avoiding doing this job as I could see the nylon insert and was unsure how to go about it with causing more damage. Cheers.
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01-07-2010, 06:46 PM
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On the search for cubes..
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IIRC you can buy these hoses without the connections so a plain hose clamp is all thats needed.
hope which ever way you go its not a huge PITA
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03-03-2011, 03:02 PM
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Starter Motor
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Hi guys - have a small problem with my 2000 AUII XR8 - Im looking for a high/low pressure hose kit for the aircon system the current one has split and cant be fixed - if anyone can supply a new or second hand kit could they please let me know on steve@capricornmedia.com.au and also let Repco Tamworth NSW know (67662774) any help greatly appreciated
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Heater hose connection
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