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ltsPureLuck · 08-04-2007, 10:55 AM

I was wondering if anyone used anything else besides the C-Clip to install the HKS SSQV. I have spent about 2 hours of my spare time trying to get the C-Clip in, even with the right tool. It either flings out into my room or just doesn't go in. Help me with suggestions installing this or other alternatives besides the C-Clip.

Thanks Zilvians!

ch1873857 · 08-04-2007, 10:57 AM

uh..sounds like your not using the right tool. its a simple task

ltsPureLuck · 08-04-2007, 11:10 AM

i am, it even has the picture of it on the cover. craftsman 0.432-2.0inch internal/external ring pliers.

RurouniMidnight · 08-04-2007, 12:42 PM

i just put the new hks in the other day with theses same craftsman snap ring pliers the best thing id say to do is if the hotpipe isnt on your car stabize it with something and while you squeezze the c clip get a friend to push it down with a flathead into the flange, i got the clip in in about 20 seconds.

red s14 · 08-04-2007, 12:49 PM

dude i can do it in like a minute with everything in my hand. really simple. is everything lined up right? your do have snap ring pliers right? ne ways good luck

ch1873857 · 08-04-2007, 10:15 PM

the right tips help to. stop being a pussbaby and get it done! wimp.

i keed i keed

Silverbullet · 08-05-2007, 09:28 AM

i've seen ppl struggle with this. And they just can't use their heads. Take off the cover before you start messin with the C clip. Im pretty sure thats the way your supposed to do it.

rican_nick · 08-05-2007, 09:46 AM

i use the 45 degree angle snap ring pliers.

I compress the snap ring.. get it "inside" the flange.. then use a screw driver to push it down into the slot.. u have to make sure that your pushing down on the BOV so that your squeezing the gasket.. but it takes all of 5 minutes.. 10 without snap ring pliers.

bardabe · 08-05-2007, 10:47 AM

yep i did mine in about 10 minutes without snap ring pliers. =] 2 flat heads

WideS13 · 08-05-2007, 11:36 AM

I used JB weld.

No, really, I did, because some of the "HKS" flanges that are floating around out there are not machined properly. If you mount the SSQV on them, with the o-ring, and the snap ring fully seated you can still blow air around the seal. I used the o-ring and some JB quick (inbetween) and the snap ring to put mine on my EVO. I pressure tested it after about 50 miles, no leaks.

08-04-2007, 10:55 AM	#1
ltsPureLuck Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	HKS SSQV Install Alternatives I was wondering if anyone used anything else besides the C-Clip to install the HKS SSQV. I have spent about 2 hours of my spare time trying to get the C-Clip in, even with the right tool. It either flings out into my room or just doesn't go in. Help me with suggestions installing this or other alternatives besides the C-Clip. Thanks Zilvians!

08-04-2007, 12:42 PM	#4
RurouniMidnight Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston TX Age: 42 Posts: 1,245 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	i just put the new hks in the other day with theses same craftsman snap ring pliers the best thing id say to do is if the hotpipe isnt on your car stabize it with something and while you squeezze the c clip get a friend to push it down with a flathead into the flange, i got the clip in in about 20 seconds. __________________ http://nightparade.wordpress.com/ Join in on instagram @nightparade

08-04-2007, 12:49 PM	#5
red s14 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cincy, ohio Age: 40 Posts: 191 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	dude i can do it in like a minute with everything in my hand. really simple. is everything lined up right? your do have snap ring pliers right? ne ways good luck __________________ S14 BACK IN ACTION

08-05-2007, 09:46 AM	#8
rican_nick Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 42 Posts: 1,204 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i use the 45 degree angle snap ring pliers. I compress the snap ring.. get it "inside" the flange.. then use a screw driver to push it down into the slot.. u have to make sure that your pushing down on the BOV so that your squeezing the gasket.. but it takes all of 5 minutes.. 10 without snap ring pliers. __________________ Nick O. 97 240sx My Seller's Review Thread

08-05-2007, 10:47 AM	#9
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 4,719 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	yep i did mine in about 10 minutes without snap ring pliers. =] 2 flat heads __________________ Review Thread

08-04-2007, 10:57 AM	#2
ch1873857 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Andrews Air Force Base Posts: 1,906 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	uh..sounds like your not using the right tool. its a simple task

08-04-2007, 11:10 AM	#3
ltsPureLuck Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i am, it even has the picture of it on the cover. craftsman 0.432-2.0inch internal/external ring pliers.

08-04-2007, 10:15 PM	#6
ch1873857 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Andrews Air Force Base Posts: 1,906 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	the right tips help to. stop being a pussbaby and get it done! wimp. i keed i keed

08-05-2007, 11:36 AM	#10
WideS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cherry Point, NC Posts: 56 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used JB weld. No, really, I did, because some of the "HKS" flanges that are floating around out there are not machined properly. If you mount the SSQV on them, with the o-ring, and the snap ring fully seated you can still blow air around the seal. I used the o-ring and some JB quick (inbetween) and the snap ring to put mine on my EVO. I pressure tested it after about 50 miles, no leaks.

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