[MotoToph]

While cleaning the radiator I managed to break the "hose nipple thingy" on the thermostat housing cover. Does anyone know how to remove the cover? I couldn't find it in the DVD repair manual. Replacement is ordered. $32.

Thanks!

 

[MotoToph]

Nevermind. WD40 helped🙂

Just waiting on Max BMW now.

 

[MotoToph]

I'll search to confirm, but I recall you pull that C-clip and pull it directly upwards - an O-ring seals it.

Yup, that was it! Just needed some lube. I also ordered the o ring. Wasn't sure if I needed but saw it on the microfiche and ordered just in case.

 

[MotoToph]

Hi MotoTroph
I’m pulling my radiator out this wkend. How did you break that nipple ? Just so I don’t do the same thing during my attempt to be a Mech for a day.
I have Freddie Flintstone fingers hate working on fiddle bikes

I man handled it too much!

I'll take a photo of the hose this evening. It's the small hose. I removed the clamp and the hose was really on there. So I started to wiggle it back and forth and that's (I'm sure) what broke it. In hindsight, some sort of lubricant would have made this easier.

 

[MotoToph]

Hi MotoTroph
I’m pulling my radiator out this wkend. How did you break that nipple ? Just so I don’t do the same thing during my attempt to be a Mech for a day.
I have Freddie Flintstone fingers hate working on fiddle bikes

A photo of the hose as indicated on page 9 of the first file from @Arizona Jim.