lingling1337 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I installed my uppipe fully wrapped but I spilled a bunch of oil on it. I've been able to cut most of it off but there is still a little wrapped around both worm gears. The top one smokes oil and I'd really like to get the rest of the wrap off of there, but the worm gear I used to clamp it is facing the wrong way (d'oh). Any ideas? I tried to he-man the wrap from under the gear but no luck. Maybe just drive gentle and let it burn off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Why drive gentle ? The faster you go the hotter the pipe will get. You could always hit the screw part of the clamp with a hammer and long screw driver. A chissle may work. I guess you learned something by doing this...I guess you'll be more careful with clamp placement next time. Rookie mistake. We've all been there. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 +1 for suggestions from Max Capacity You don't have a Dremel that could get in there and cut the clamp with a cutting wheel? A hammer and chisel might also work to just cut the clamp off. Maybe you could stick a pry bar in the area and pry it off? You probably want to be pretty careful not to break/bend something else in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Picture please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 +1 for suggestions from Max Capacity You don't have a Dremel that could get in there and cut the clamp with a cutting wheel? A hammer and chisel might also work to just cut the clamp off. Maybe you could stick a pry bar in the area and pry it off? You probably want to be pretty careful not to break/bend something else in the process. Not sure there's enough room for a 4" cut off wheel. Do they make a right angle dremel ? Hey, I gots a sawzall with a long blade...let me at it...LOL 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 ^Dremel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Looks like dremel it is... I wonder if there's a bit that's mild enough to break the clamp but cause minimal damage to the UP. I think I'll also try to degrease and pressure wash the engine bay to speed up getting that shit off. And don't worry guys I do feel like a dummy for not placing them better hah. Though for the coolant hoses and oil return from the turbo they worked like a charm. Much better feeling than the old spring clamps. Why drive gentle ? The faster you go the hotter the pipe will get. no chance for combustion if I do this? i don't think there are any big pools of oil or coolant anywhere but I do want to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Don't worry so much about the up pipe. It would take a lot for the dremel to damage the pipe where the pipe would be junk. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Dremel makes a LONG extension which you could use to fit in tight spaces... http://epics.ecn.purdue.edu/equip/assets/images/Dremel_Extension_10.3.Gadgets.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 uhhh.....Dremel tool? Cut the clamp? It falls off? Wrap comes off? Can't even see a reason for this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lingling1337 Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 uhhh.....Dremel tool? Cut the clamp? It falls off? Wrap comes off? Can't even see a reason for this thread. Not all of us have so much mechanical experience. It was helpful talking to people who have maybe been in the same situation since I haven't run into this before. Thanks for the tip Peterjmc. I will try and find one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Dremel makes a LONG extension which you could use to fit in tight spaces... http://epics.ecn.purdue.edu/equip/assets/images/Dremel_Extension_10.3.Gadgets.JPG Have some of those here at work. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Not all of us have so much mechanical experience. It was helpful talking to people who have maybe been in the same situation since I haven't run into this before. Thanks for the tip Peterjmc. I will try and find one of those. Please don't get me wrong. I'm not criticizing you for this thread but I would have simply found a way to cut the clamps and remove the wrap. You installed them and know how they work, so use a prybar, or pliers, or a long screwdriver and hammer, or something to twist or knock the worm gear housing off of the band. They are simply clamped on with bent tabs and will come loose. I do know that some people have not as much mechanical experience, and I did not mean for it to sound as I'm trying to belittle you. Some things are better figured out on our own and for no one else to ever know about <been there, done that>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted April 19, 2013 I Donated Share Posted April 19, 2013 Um... what about tin snips? Methinks you guys are overthinking this a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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