I can't attest to the veracity of this technique, and I'm NOT questioning
Dennis' knowledge (!), but from what I see, if one wants to leave
the coolant hoses in place, here's one persons technique of using a T55
Torx socket to remove the filter nipple:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=618533

But then I have to wonder if there's a risk of expanding the nipple
(if one weren't careful)

On 2/7/15, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> If willing/able to remove or replace the hoses there is no need to remove
> the filter nipple. From the factory they appear to be somehow loc-tited in
> place. They can be a bear to remove. Usually it is best to replace those two
> hoses while there anyway. They love to get pin holes.
>
> Dennis
>
>

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