AOS Frustration

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Jager

This makes the spring clamp removal/installation much easier:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/2-Flexible-Wire-Fuel-Oil-Water-Hose-Clamp-Plier-Tool-with-Long-Reach/560657210?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=529&adid=22222222227110113236&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=233467549918&wl4=pla-385747018796&wl5=1014254&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112354406&wl11=online&wl12=560657210&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjw19DlBRCSARIsAOnfRei97w7OFi45ECUNIL_R 1bfg2_86VMMRJkLyIuI2mLXOc6NrVwUkA8YaAvYAEALw_wcB

As for the "squeeze" clamp you need to squeeze and wiggle with quite a bit of force/pull to get those loose.

That's a fantastic price! But, why aren't you just cutting off the bellows? This tool is unecessary for that bellows...

[Lemming]

That tool makes putting the bellows clamp back on soo much easier.

[neumaiek]

Originally Posted by Starter986

That's a fantastic price! But, why aren't you just cutting off the bellows? This tool is unecessary for that bellows...

The tool looks super! I do have the new clamp from Pelican Parts with the clamp already on for the install.

The problem is not with the bellows. It is the squeeze clamp on the right side of the AOS that will not budge. I can sort of get both hands involved accessing it from the top of the engine - but it will not move. With 90k on the car and the fragility of that type of clamp (definitely made to be serviced when the engine is out of the car) I just have to consider treating it with care. If there is a clamp for that, it would be super (if it can operate in the tight confines). It would be disastrous if that connection were damaged. Once that connection is addressed I can then do the two bolts and really don't care if the bellows is destroyed in getting the old AOS out as I have the new replacement.

[Steelepuls]

Originally Posted by neumaiek

The tool looks super! I do have the new clamp from Pelican Parts with the clamp already on for the install.

The problem is not with the bellows. It is the squeeze clamp on the right side of the AOS that will not budge. I can sort of get both hands involved accessing it from the top of the engine - but it will not move. With 90k on the car and the fragility of that type of clamp (definitely made to be serviced when the engine is out of the car) I just have to consider treating it with care. If there is a clamp for that, it would be super (if it can operate in the tight confines). It would be disastrous if that connection were damaged. Once that connection is addressed I can then do the two bolts and really don't care if the bellows is destroyed in getting the old AOS out as I have the new replacement.

When I first removed my AOS from my 02 S, I had my son push the buttons while standing on the passenger side, and I was laying on top of the motor pushing with my thumbs from the driver side. Lay a blanket over the rear fender and motor so you don't scratch the paint. On another occasion, I did use a large screwdriver to give the edges a nudge while I pressed the button, when I was alone. Just don't put too much pressure with the screwdriver, just enough to get the oring seal to budge.
Its easy once that oring has been moved. Yes, I removed it twice, since I found I pinched the orange gasket going into the block on the first try. Pelican has the orange gasket. Only a few bucks.

[Starter986]

You could sawzall it out if so inclined. No?