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Originally Posted by BillA
1) is it even possible to re-insert the lines w/o removing anything ?
2) is removing the power steering pump helpful ?
3) which line first ?
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1) Yes, it's possible.
2) No, the pump can remain in place.
3) The upper line........the most difficult.......has to be done first.
Put some tape over the end of the line that attaches to the oil filter housing to protect it. It's going to have a long hard road.
Then, it must be threaded in behind the motor mount, with the hose basically sticking straight up in the air. It will appear to not want to go the last inch. You'll have to force it a bit........hence the need for the tape. Once it clears the mount, it will come around the corner and fall into position.
The lower hose is easy, once the upper one is in place. Don't secure the upper one......on either end.....until the lower one is also threaded behind the mount.
Some folks disconnect the mount and jack the engine up a bit. This works fantastic.......if you want to bother with unbolting the mount.......and the entailed risks of that endeavor.
Don't get frustrated with the upper hose.........patience grasshopper........it will take you at least 90 minutes to get that hose in place.........