I use a heat gun on the hoses , to soften them up, 'off the reservoir'
though.
As for when the Fluid might ignite - you better not get anywhere near that
temp ....
I'd think things would be melting way before the fluid would catch on fire.

What's a 'purple K' fire extinguisher ? got a link ?
Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
TJ Hemrick
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 9:57 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Power steering tech question (will be: Oh my aching hands...)

All,
  Have any of you come up with a good way to get the hose back ON the PS
resevoir?  I previously did a fluid flush, took one out(had to slice the
lines with a razor blade to get the hoses off-might have been my undoing),
cleaned it out (and off), replaced the filter, and when I went to put the
lines back on (for a customer) It almost killed me!  I thought getting the
hoses off was hard but that was nothing!  I swore I was going to break it I
was pushing so hard.  I should have tried some soapy water or WD-40
but.....  Anybody got any idea's or experience to share?  I was a little
hesitant about using a heat gun as I felt the reservoir would go soft before
the lines and I was unsure at what temp the fluid "could" ignite.  I didn't
need anymore excitement regardless of the fact I have not one but two
"purple-k" fire extinguishers in the shop just for that reason.

Thanks,

TJ
87 Wolfie