Rear COolant Flange HELP NEEDED

**zbrock06** · 12-03-2008 11:07 PM

I have the flange unbolted and how the hell do i get the bottom hose off i released the clip and it will not come off, my arms and body hurt and this is taking way too long i have way over 5 hours already into this damn thing. Also the hose that is on the right side of the flange how does that come off. I'm about ready to tow my car to the dealer and pay there prices to get it fixed, please help me. I am in the process of doing the timing belt and figured do this also and wow did this turn into a bad idea.

**Turb_Oh_A4** · 12-03-2008 11:39 PM

Yep, they are a bitch to do. The coolant hose: remove clip, and pull like a Mother F****** because there is an o-ring in there so its probably pretty good and stuck. The coolant temp sender on the other side is the same thing, has an o-ring and can be a major pain. I recommend replacing both the o-rings man, because i thought i had a bad flange so when i replaced it i found out only the coolant temp sender o-ring was crapped out... but i feel a little better knowing that wont give me any more problems in the near future.

**zbrock06** · 12-03-2008 11:47 PM

i have the temp sensor out i need the other hose and i did pull like a mother ****** but i will pull more in the morning.

**Turb_Oh_A4** · 12-04-2008 12:00 AM

Eat some Wheaties, then pull some more... just not too much, i dont want ya posting up about crapping your pants lmao

**also, i just remembered doing my timing belt, and my lower radiator hose was the worse POS in the world to get off and then to put it back on. i was seriously shaking my hole car and it stayed put.

**J-jizzle** · 12-04-2008 12:37 AM

Not much help, but my hoses came off the flange fairly easily.

**rocketheavy** · 12-04-2008 05:30 AM

Originally Posted by J-jizzle

Not much help, but my hoses came off the flange fairly easily.

lol what a dick... hahahaha

**A4SoftWalker** · 12-04-2008 05:40 AM

I use my microwave to heat up 2-3 cups/containers of water for my sturborn hose issues under the hood. I either soak or pour a steady stream over the hose. Just be aware of where u are pouring. Works like a charm every time.

**zbrock06** · 12-04-2008 02:33 PM

finally got it done, i will never want to do that again. Now i have another question, what is the part no of the hose that goes down from the 3-way. That got cracked in the process it's $86 at the dealer and i'm sure i can get it cheaper somewhere.

thanks.

**A4SoftWalker** · 12-04-2008 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by zbrock06

finally got it done, i will never want to do that again. Now i have another question, what is the part no of the hose that goes down from the 3-way. That got cracked in the process it's $86 at the dealer and i'm sure i can get it cheaper somewhere.

thanks.

Check below; couldn't find the part but u could give them a call

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**Papachristou** · 12-04-2008 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Turb_Oh_A4

Eat some Wheaties, then pull some more... just not too much, i dont want ya posting up about crapping your pants lmao

**also, i just remembered doing my timing belt, and my lower radiator hose was the worse POS in the world to get off and then to put it back on. i was seriously shaking my hole car and it stayed put.

yeah i was yanking on mine too, i thought i was going to pull the car off the jackstands....

i dread the day i have to do the ole rear coolant flange. if its cold im just going to pay a mechanic

**zbrock06** · 12-04-2008 06:40 PM

pay a mechanic, it's well worth it. I looked through the site already too and i can't find it i guess i'll just go to the dealer andask them for the part no. and order it from that site.