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Offline ifti

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First problem!!
« on: 10 April 2009, 15:58 »
I just noticed this yesterday...........



Ive tried putting it back in place myself, but the clip is so hard to pull together so that I can get it back up in place! Dont have enough plastic to grab onto so that I can loosen the clip!

Any hints/tips??

I may just take it in to my local dealer tomorrow, as I'll be popping in to register myself as the owner of the car on their database, so I can get my plaque - will the dealer request I book th ecar in or can they quickly sort it??

Cheers
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Offline farmerpalmer

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Re: First problem!!
« Reply #1 on: 10 April 2009, 16:54 »
you will not be able to do this "by hand",  you will need a pair of pliers or similar to nip the sprung metal together, refit the snorkel, and release.
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Offline ifti

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Re: First problem!!
« Reply #2 on: 10 April 2009, 17:08 »
Thought so - havent got a pair of pliers that open wide enough though :(
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Offline Ed30DSG

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Re: First problem!!
« Reply #3 on: 10 April 2009, 17:14 »
Quote from: ifti on 10 April 2009, 17:08
Thought so - havent got a pair of pliers that open wide enough though :(

I managed with using adjustable pliers like these ...
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Offline R32UK

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Re: First problem!!
« Reply #4 on: 10 April 2009, 17:45 »
looks like you need a new air filter, exhaust, IC, and remap :evil:

get it done immediately!!
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Offline bacillus

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Re: First problem!!
« Reply #5 on: 10 April 2009, 17:52 »
Quote from: R32UK on 10 April 2009, 17:45
looks like you need a new air filter, exhaust, IC, and remap :evil:

get it done immediately!!

 :grin: :grin:
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Offline Smythe1981

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Re: First problem!!
« Reply #6 on: 10 April 2009, 22:32 »
I had exactly the same issue after my 1st service, garage obviously didnt put it back on correctly

It's a struggle to get on, I used a pair of adjustable pliers as above & washng up liquid!, just needed something to help it slide on!

Went back on after about 30 mins & bloodied knuckles!
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Offline ifti

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Re: First problem!!
« Reply #7 on: 10 April 2009, 22:54 »
Ive already bloodied my thumb! lol
Im taking it to the dealers tomorrow - car is under warranty so will let them sort it out ;)
Just hoping they will do it on the spot and not ask me to book it in or anything??
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Offline stealthwolf

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Re: First problem!!
« Reply #8 on: 10 April 2009, 23:42 »
That clip is an arse and half to loosen/remove.

I used this >clicky< which helped because you didn't have to keep squeezing the handles together.
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Offline ifti

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Re: First problem!!
« Reply #9 on: 11 April 2009, 10:52 »
Thats exactly what I tried using yesterday stealthwolf - but I think mine was smaller as I still couldnt get it round the clips when fully opened!
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