[Jabber88]

So I had a boost leak and I traced it back to the rubber bend that connects to the IC. I got a new one but I can't seem to disconnect the 2 pieces of the charge pipe. They are connected not by a clamp but by a metal band. Any ideas on how to get that off.

[E90SoFlo]

You can't unless you cut it

[PINeely]

It is scored somewhere on it so that it can be broken and pryed loose with pliers or something flat. You will have to break it off and replace it with a new adjustable clamp during reinstallation.

[Jabber88]

i found the scoring on it, but I can't get anything under it to pry it even a bit. I don't have any power tools here, How do you think I can break it with out cracking the plastic cp under it.

[PINeely]

I think that when I installed my CP I used a flathead screwdriver to get up under the scoring and break it, then bent it off with pliers afterwards. You'll probably damage the rubber elbow a little but it shouldn't puncture and you are replacing anyway. I hope this works, good luck!

[bigdnno98]

Originally Posted by PINeely

I think that when I installed my CP I used a flathead screwdriver to get up under the scoring and break it, then bent it off with pliers afterwards. You'll probably damage the rubber elbow a little but it shouldn't puncture and you are replacing anyway. I hope this works, good luck!

+1. I use a small flathead to break the ends of it loose.

[Randomaccess335]

If you can get your hands on a dermal tool..... Worked great for me

[Jabber88]

I dont have a dremal other wise this would be a piece of cake. I couldn't get under it, so I took a flathead and a hammer to the side of the scoring . Worked perfect, thanks for the helps guys I appreciate it