PCV hose removal from TIP 😤

[mrmatto]

JFC. WTF. FML. How do you remove this thing? I tried heating with heat gun. I tried angle a screwdriver to pry under it but can’t get leverage. It doesn’t budge. Tips to get this thing off?

 

[wrongwheeldrive23]

Pick up a cheap pick tool from harbor freight.

 

[mrmatto]

Pick up a cheap pick tool from harbor freight.

I have a pick tool. But there’s several shapes of pick. How should i use it here?

 

[wrongwheeldrive23]

The breather hose, should have 2 tabs on the connection to the TIP, I wedged the pick under one of the tabs while pulling and rotating the hose away from the inlet pipe

 

[mrmatto]

Oh Christ on a cracker it worked! A paint can opener ended up being the right shape and size

THANK YOU

 

[scrllock]

Oh Christ on a cracker it worked! A paint can opener ended up being the right shape and size

THANK YOU

I love this part that came on my catch can kit: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/pcv-intake-adapter/006235ecs02~a/


I don't use the word hate much, but I _hate_ that fitting.

 

[Acadia18]

I love this part that came on my catch can kit: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/pcv-intake-adapter/006235ecs02~a/


I don't use the word hate much, but I _hate_ that fitting.

When I replaced the PCV on my GTI, I went with the ECS breather hose specifically for that reason. Wanted to never have to dick with that connector again.

 

[El_bigote_AJ]

They have fixed this nightmare on newer car I think… at least on the GEN b e888.

The Tiguan one just clicked right off, I was ready for the battle too, but it just came right off.

 

[krs]

I ended up taking the TIP off, after I broke the PVC hose.

That sucker was a PITA.

 

[dtfd]

Is this a early gen problem? If I remember correctly when I did my intake and tip on my 7.5 I just squeezed the tabs and pulled it off. Took roughly 3 seconds.

 

[krs]

Is this a early gen problem? If I remember correctly when I did my intake and tip on my 7.5 I just squeezed the tabs and pulled it off. Took roughly 3 seconds.

Nope. If I remember correctly the OEM TIP it was pretty easy to pull off.

 

[scrllock]

Is this a early gen problem? If I remember correctly when I did my intake and tip on my 7.5 I just squeezed the tabs and pulled it off. Took roughly 3 seconds.

No, it was still a massive pain on both mine and my friend's 19 R's.

 

[Michael gti07]

When I replaced the PCV on my GTI, I went with the ECS breather hose specifically for that reason. Wanted to never have to dick with that connector again.

Horribly difficult To get off.
Me too.
I knew I'd be working with different intakes and planned ahead.

 

[OceanJack]

Long flat head screw driver

 

[icin235]

Hot water from a kettle. Poured it carefully over the PCV's connector for like 10 seconds, then was able to gently pry off the hose.