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Old 03-18-2016, 08:32 PM
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Is there a secret to replacing the cold air duct hose for alternator?

Hello,

Today, I went about fixing 2 issues on my 06 x5 3.0 104K miles. The expansion tank had a hairline crack and I was loosing coolant, and I had an oil leak I believe coming from the oil filter housing, so I replaced the gasket.

Everything went well, and what know one complains about is the cold air hose connected to the alternator. I just can't seem to get it on both sides, if I get it on one it pops out the other. Any tips? All done except for this.
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Old 03-19-2016, 06:45 AM
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Been there, I feel your pain.

Can't remember how I finally got both ends connected; but I seem to recall doing the round end at the alt first. There's no leverage at the bottom, you try to push it together and it just flexes. I DO remember my fingers hurt for days.
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