DV one-time clamps

[Eh-Fore]

Any hints on how to take this Pain in the Ass things off? Also can you use a zip tie for the small vacuum hose when replacing the DV?

Doin it now and can't find a small clamp

[Eh-Fore]

hurried bump...cuz im doin it now...lol....can a dremel work?

[Molotov]

dremel works, GO DO IT

[old guy]

Simple. Insert screwdriver. Lift tab. Remove clamp. Be sure to thank Martini for the pic!!

[Eh-Fore]

THanks, any thoughts on the zip tie in lieu of the small clamp??

[old guy]

THanks, any thoughts on the zip tie in lieu of the small clamp??

I use zip ties all the time for small hoses. Usually put two on.

[Molotov]

yeah i managed to find a small clamp, and backed it up with a zip tie, but just the zip tie should do the job

[Eh-Fore]

Thanks guys...man just took off the old one...what a POS compared to the forge.

Also put on new K&N filter....the stock one was really really dirty....

[A4ringedONE8T]

Anything vac line shouldnt need a clamp or ziptie at all. I run 27psi on my 3071R without any clamps on my vac lines and havent had one blow off yet

[A4donkey]

Just twist out the Vac line with the stock clamp on and twist it back in again, simple and not need to use new clamp and zip tight.

It should'nt take longer than 10 mins to kill the stock clamp, otherwise your are to sisy for mechanic works!!!

[a4darkness]

I used screw-down clamps the last time I swapped my DV. Worked great.

[Exanimas]

I had such a hard time trying to get those clamps off that I gave up for the day.... that was like 2 weeks ago haha.

I went out and bought a dremel, I figure I'll give it another go today since it shouldn't be too bad out. I'll update with results.

[old guy]

One thing unique about turbo motors is that many of the vacuum lines are also subjected to boost pressure. That is why the 1.8T has all those damn check valves. Consequently I recommend using zip ties on all the connections. Will they blow off if you don’t? Probably not, but why take the chance. You know that if one ever does blow off it will be at 2:00am when you are flailing the shit out of your car on some deserted back road and you will have left your tools at home and your flashlight batteries will be dead.

Cheers!

[A4 KiDD 810]

Make sure you clamp it back on good with a new clamp, maybe 2 or 1 and a ziptie. When I got flashed and they changed my DV idk how they clamped the hoses back on but I'm guessing 1 of them popped back off cuz I have a loud hissing in boost now, and I've yet to bring the car back in. I dont have a boost guage but there's def. a loss of power. Anyway, just make sure you clamp the hose back on TIGHT.

[A4donkey]

One thing unique about turbo motors is that many of the vacuum lines are also subjected to boost pressure. That is why the 1.8T has all those damn check valves. Consequently I recommend using zip ties on all the connections. Will they blow off if you don’t? Probably not, but why take the chance. You know that if one ever does blow off it will be at 2:00am when you are flailing the shit out of your car on some deserted back road and you will have left your tools at home and your flashlight batteries will be dead.

Cheers!

Before you decide to use either zip ties or clamps, just make sure what kind of pressure the joint is working for, whether is +ve pressure or -ve pressure.

For +ve pressure like charge pipes,the pipe will be blow up and leaks due to extra pressure, clamps is a must.

For -ve pressure, like vac line, it will only suck harder and tighter, zip ties will be fine.

Do things right with clear concept.

[jrau13]

The oem one-time clamps are the WORST!! I hate them with a passion. Slowly replacing as I go throughout the motor.