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Lucked out big time. I went through the firewall and was able to pull the breather hose a little tighter on the valve. Then from below I was able to finally push it hard enough to snap it closed. Attached is a pic of the valve and breather hose taken from the firewall side. It's a PITA to reach. But it's done and no air box removal needed.
While I was under the car I undid the middle hose from the AOS, undid the bellows tube (PO had obviously replaced the AOS before - had a radiator hose clamp on it), and unbolted it from the bell housing with a 1/4 ratchet and 10 mm socket. That only took 15 minutes. So the old AOS is out. I did luck out with the radiator clamp. Now to enjoy an adult beverage and clean things up. I'll drop the new AOS in in the morning along with a j-tube and try to fire it up!
Thanks, Tom
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