As per the title really. I need to clean the Throttle Bodies, but can't get the damned hoses off...any suggestions please chaps?

standard ones? if so, take the car for a drive to warm them up - makes them more pliable... should come off pretty easily.

as said, warm em up then, undo the jubilees... then twist and pull like fook towards the front of the car so it slides down the hard pipe. might need something to run under and around the hose to 'break the seal'.

Really? They were too hot the first time I tried! Is it just a case of the two jubilee clips and the 10mm bracket nut? Or is there more I should take off?

Just seen your reply Joely...cheers. I was a bit worried about breaking something! Time to get the elbow grease out :)

Really? They were too hot the first time I tried! Is it just a case of the two jubilee clips and the 10mm bracket nut? Or is there more I should take off?

 

if youve undone the bolt that secures the hardpipe... it may make things harder... best leave that in to hold it rigid.. might help. also be careful as the hoses may well be hard and brittle. you can easily split them on removal or refit but a quick 'wanted' post on here for some nice soft ones should see you right if thats the case.

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Oh crap, that smilie doesn't work on here...cheers Joely!