Breather Tube Cover Installation

[LindesayOne]

Greetings folks,
Having acquired a new rubber cover for the breather hose on my 69 280SL, I'm struggling to slip it over the two pipes. In the absence of silcone I liberally applied all components with vasalene but to no avail. I'm afraid of breaking the plastic tube.

Any tips would be much appreciated.

John

[Jack the Knife]

Can you post photos of the components?

[LindesayOne]

Photo: Attempt in progress

[Jack the Knife]

Maybe try to warm it up. I'd also probably do the larger tube first, if it was me. But I'm not speaking from experience since my breather tube is different.

[LindesayOne]

Worth a try. Thanks

John

[707dieseldean]

Soak the rubber in very hot water, then apply some dish soap to the inside of the rubber. Should help it slide. Use a hair drier if needed to re apply heat.

[LindesayOne]

The hot water did it.

Thanks Guys!


John