OK so i'm installing a new dv (can't even explain how much i hate audi for using those hose clamps) Anyway, when i was trying to cut the clamp for the vaccum line i snapped the barb that goes into the hose off. It stuck in the hose now, can i just cut the hose a little bit? Or will that screw up the hose or the seal it will make? Also i noticed all the walls of the hoses look wet, like they have a small coating of oil. Is that normal? I'm doing the install now, so if anyone has advice i would greatly appreciate it!! Thanks

 

I don't see why cutting the hose would cause any problems as long as it still reaches ok.

 

cool. thanks man

 

ya I did the same thing, there was more then enough hose so I just snipped a bit off. just make sure its not cracked and you clamp it back on tightly...

 

The one-time hose clamps are a PITA to take off. I just wedged a small Phillips screwdriver in between the clamp and the folded-over area to wedge them apart. Then, it's just a little work to bend the one tab out of the way. The whole thing took me less than 1/2 hour from start to finish. If you're still lost, do a search... there's quite a few write-ups on DV installs.

 

F those damn one time use clamps! they have gotten easier since i dremeled off my DV clamps i also snipped the top line and just zip tied it back on, no problems

 

damn I didn't even think to do that.. oh well I got everything on and it actually works, so I guess I can't complain too much.

 

If it runs, then u did allright!

 

amiller86 how hard was the install and do u got any pics cuase i was thinking of doing the same thing but still kinda iffy about how hard it is to install. PIcs would make me feel better about not screwing up.

 

the install is quite easy

1. remove belly pan
2. remove 3 clamps on DV (NOTE orientation of DV before removing!)- use L pick or small screw driver to pry the bitch ***** one time use audi clamps apart, top small line snip it off and use a zip tie on the new one.. have a dremel handy to cut them off if u cant get them
3 install your new DV (remember how it goes?)
clamp it in...
4 reinstall belly pan
5 test drive