Joel:

Yes, it is indeed a pain. The one from the fuel distributor to the idle valve isn't too bad, the other one..... well, lets just say the air was blue.

A pair of welders pliers helps a lot -- they look sort of like needle-nosed pliers but the jaws don't taper. Armor-all or tire-shine (silicone spray) is also very helpfull, just don't use much, O2 sensors don't like it.

It was also necessary to remove the idle valve (it probably needs to be cleaned anyway).

Took two guys to get the other hose on -- one to guide and the other to push to get it on the manifold.

It would be worth it to pay someone to put them on if the old ones are hard and loose on the barbs like mine.

Also did a plugs, cap, rotor, and wires tuneup.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
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