steveo540

iTrader: (1)

So I ran into and issue while attempting to get my SSV out for its first ever cleaning at 80K miles. I got to the point of removing the lower thermostat housing and realized I cant get it out of there without breaking an OMP line because of the Sohn adapter.

When you install the Sohn it is obviously unbolted from the engine so it makes moving the lines around easy. When the adapter is installed they are wedged between a lower thermostat housing coolant hose fitting to compensate for the extra length the adapter adds. Since the thermostat housing has nuts rather than bolts securing it, it does not come away from the studs on the engine without stressing the OMP lines to the breaking point with a Sohn installed and you cannot simply swing them over the coolant hose fitting.

My question now is what would be my best route to go? Disconnect the whole adapter to free the lines and attempt to reinstall with the old gasket when im done (which will have dried RTV on it as well and probably make a giant mess with the oil reservoir still attached), OR disconnect the individual lines at the OMP itself?

Stuck for now and any suggestions or experiences are appreciated!

steveo540

iTrader: (1)

I ended up taking the oil lines off individually from the OMP and got plenty of room to swing them out of the way. No need to fully remove the adapter. Just make sure you account for the washers, they could be stuck to the banjo fittings or the larger gasket that will probably still be stuck on to the pump.