Struggling to fit my Neuspeed P-Flo

[Rob.]

I finally got round to trying to fit my Neuspeed CAI last week, but I'm stuffed on how to remove the OEM turbo intake pipe clamp.



I borrowed a few variations of mole grips, water pump wrenches, pliers etc but nothing would fit in the gap and grip it properly 

Do I need to buy a special tool, like below?



What did you guys all use when fitting CAIs?

[rich83]

mole grips should work.. thats what i used. You need to use a fairly large pair, and set them up so they compress the spring and lock so you can pull the pipe off.

[GTI-Ross]

Yeah the special tool works the best, i have one but know idea what its called. Best thing to do once its removed is to replace it with a standard jubilee clip for easy removal next time.

[kahunajb]

Pain in the ass but as said mole grips will do the trick.

[rich83]

If you are really struggling.. Come up to me and ill fit it for you

[Andy]

If you are really struggling.. Come up to me and ill fit it for you

will you wash mine Rich if i come to you

[Rob.]

If you are really struggling.. Come up to me and ill fit it for you

Thanks for the offer, but it's probably a bit far just to remove a clip!

All the mole grips I tried were hitting the bulkhead and/or the timing belt cover. I removed the coolant overflow pipe to get a bit more space, but still couldn't get them to bite :(

[rich83]

They will work.. as thats what i used to get mine off. Just do it better!! 

[Rob.]

  fair comment!

[Twiggy]

Mine was a pain in the ass to remove, don't let it turn around as it makes it even harder to remove.

if in doubt have a brew and then attack again. 

[Rob.]

Well after I failed with borrowed tools, I got home and realised I don't even own any mole grips  

So I invested £8 in these little beauties from eBay; worked a treat 

[DanMol]

Nice little tool, I struggled with exactly same bit last weekend, ended up getting them with waterpump pliers. Pipe itself still took some getting off.

Might have to invest in a pair of those for £8 worth having.

[xjay1337]

Well worth investing, don't forget if you buy tools yourself, they are yours forever. 

[Rob.]

Yeh. I figure I'm pretty likely to own more VWs, and no doubt they'll have some of these little buggers to undo!

In other news, the P-flo ain't half noisy 

[Gobytibbs]

Rob, what did you find these under on eBay?