Special Tool # To Remove Coolant Hose(?)

[jeneric996]

I wanted to change the water hose #23 (PET Illustration 105-05; 2003 996, 6-sp manual), but I could not get the old #23 hose off where it connects to the hard alumimum pipe. It is press-fitted and secured by a C-clamp. I was able to take off the C-clamp but was unable pull the hose off. I cannot get any leverage.

Any hints or suggestions? Special tools needed?

Hose #23 is on the right/passenger rear section of the engine that bends around the right motor mount.

I called Sunset Porsche and they said to check the Service Manual and see if there is a special tool. If there is, it will list the tool part number.

Help please.

Thanks,

Eric

[Loren]

If you have a new hose why not just cut it (carefully) and pull the two halves off?

[jeneric996]

Yeah; I thought about that but was hoping for a cleaner way. The area is very tight with many hoses and wires that run next to this hose. Well, I may resort to cutting if I cannot find or make a U-shape separator.

Thanks,

Eric