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Old 07-02-2017, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ykobayashi View Post
Hi,

I am so fed up with my turbo intake seal. Like others, I know the pain of getting the u tube on and off of my intake. I had a deformed seal, a leak that I duct taped, and an oil drip. I've absolutely had it.

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Yes, the SOB is a ***** to get off, especially in colder temps when the rubber is less pliable. I used to struggle to get it off but since discovering this trick, it's been easy every time.

Get a rope about 1/4" diameter or greater, a power cord from old appliances works great! Wrap it around the U, tie a knot so you have a loop to yank on. Give it a good tug and it comes right off!

This trick also works great on belts that's been fully un-tensioned but will not come off the pulleys.
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