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Originally Posted by Raz108
Before I forget, in regards to the crank case breather hose, what I thought was the PCV connector to VC. In order to get the clip off, I used 2 flat head screw drivers and pushed them on the thickest sides of the clip and had my helper pull on the hose. That's how we got the hose off the clip without breaking anything. It's super easy to clip back on when the VC is installed, just push it against the VC breather tube and it will just click into place.
Just wanted to put this tip out there since no one has a proper way of getting this off.
Cheers.
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Took this on with you and turned it into a true Labor day weekend.
Another technique for the crankcase breather that was mentioned (and I used) is getting a larger trim pry tool to press against the valve cover while you press the other side as you steadily pull away (firmly but gingerly — yeah I know...contradiction there).
Also, check your rail from the intake manifold side when you reinstall. All the clips need to snap on firmly. About gave me a heart attack when it wouldn't turn over. Re-read the 7 threads and several youtubes only to reinspect and find the clips not solidly in place. Stumbled a little but started right up after that.
I had left it gingerly in place thinking it was hard to get those springs off (great tips to use a screwdriver to push them off btw) so I would secure them for sure later when I had verified that I didn't need to pull the VC again. My eureka moment came when I was reinspecting and "duh" saw the two prongs in the base of each clip where they obviously get power from that goes to the injectors. One of those obvious things that gets you after a ling job. Would have been about 5 hours for me if I hadn't messed up and decided to take a breather. Glad I did.
In hind sight I would also recommend the permatex to keep at least the area at the back of the vcg in place while you're struggling trying to get it up and over. I had to reseat the gasket by touch when it clipped something. Definitely check your gasket with a flashlight and by feel just before you drop it into its final position.
Good luck to all. Use all the tips and even consider that trimming of the wiring box tab for that extra cm of space — might just need it.