I have a tool that is specifically for removing interior trim, interior
door panels and so on.  It is kinda wide perhaps for the purpose, but might
work.  It has a screwdriver type handle, a metal rod like a screwdriver, a
bent tip (about a 45 degree angle), is beveled at end -- thin, and has a
fork to accommodate the fasteners for the interior parts.  That could work,
perhaps.  I also have screwdrivers that are bent on the end to reach
difficult to access screws, both Phillips and slot.  Those should work.  I
think at some time I have used the latter for the purpose, been a long
time.  mcneely

On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 11:29 AM Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> I’d second Neils  tip. I bent a screwdriver, ell shaped. And sharpened
> end. Can get under the hose lip to break the crud and get the lube under as
> neil says.
>
> I’m pretty sure this kinda tool has a name , escapes me, and can be bought
> .
>
> Alistair
>
> > On Apr 6, 2020, at 11:13 AM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > To make removal of old hoses easier, use something narrow (small
> > phillips head screwdriver?) to lift hose a little, spray some wd40,
> > work tool around to help fluid to seep in. Some would cut off the old
> > hoses but some may be good to keep as spares or give to someone who
> > has a van with really old hoses.
> >
> > The pipe/hose under the crank pulley can be tricky. There should be
> > tips on that in archives. If the steel pipes on engine are not heavily
> > pitted (thin at spots) from corrosion, strip and paint them, if
> > needed. I used a hight temp rated spray paint on mine.
> >
> > Will you be replacing the coolant "tower" manifold and plastic nipple
> > at passenger side head?
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> >> On 4/6/20, Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Here goes nothing -- I got all the hoses and bits from Go Westy; and I
> am
> >> getting ready to make the change...
> >>
> >> Does anyone have any tips, recommendations, warnings or comments to
> make?
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil n
> >
> > VE7TBN
> >
> > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
> >
> > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
> >
> > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>