It's all great in theory, but these quick releases are a bitch to get off because as you stated when it's attached to the receiving end which is a solid object the clips won't give, I had to literally break the stupid quick release off and then pull the bad hose off
The whole idea of the video is to help you know what you are doing when the stupid thing is in a place you can't see it. Went way over your head, apparently...
This is actually a great video. I'm stranded on the side of the road right now as we speak trying to replace these things and it has helped me out a lot. Thank you. @@TheBTRGarage
It allows for modular replacement. That way you don't need to replace the entire system if something fails on the other side of it. Just wish there was a way to add to it if the clip fails
Ford and chevy and others use plastic connectors on their radiator / heater hoses. Why? Shouldn't those connectors be replaced by metal/copper/aluminum pipes and metal hose clamps?
I'm sure you figured it out by now, but yes the new hose comes with the same quick connector, and yes you can gently break it off, that's how I was able to remove mine.
I remember it being pretty difficult. If you are replacing them with new ones, you can just cut them off. Otherwise it takes some pulling and cursing and eventually they pop off.
Thank you for the tutorial. But in real life use after 10 years of engine heat cycles those tabs are a piece of garbage. Ford trying to save a buck and making life for customers hell is why I’ll never buy another Ford. I want plain, old hose clamps. There is no way a person could make a repair roadside repair if you get a leak without a McGiver fix. Sad Ford has chosen to go this way with simple hose connections.
Terrible video Of course this is the process - related tools needed? Show how to do this IN THE VEHICLE… where there is no room. That would be a good video
The point of the video is simply to show how the hose clips work. That way, when you go do it in the vehicle, where it is very difficult to reach and see them, you know what you are doing. Think a little...
Well, there is nothing quick about these. And what's the point of even using Em? Why not just put the goes on to the metal ? These have broke 2 times on me in 6 years, whats the point
