Whats the best way to remove vacuum hoses under IM

[S3 Hilife]

Hi all, could anyone please explain the best way of removing the split vacuum hoses under the inlet mani without further damaging anything? I know this may seem pretty simple stuff but I know things can be very brittle around there and the last thing I want to do is break something else or does the IM need to come off.
thanks in advance
steve

 

[Freeman_1986]

I tried to do this. Ended up breaking the bend that comes out of the block when I pulled the pipe out that was attached to it.
Read of a few people on here who have done the same In the process, so might be worth changing it anyways. Only cost me a tenner off eBay for a new one.

 

[S3 Hilife]

Thanks, i'll have a look at that.
Steve

 

[S3 Hilife]

Well you know what they say, one problem solved is another problem created,

I replaced the split vac hose between the IM and the FPR, (the others seem ok) but since changing this hose I now get much more power but the ESP light is now constantly on, could replacing the FPR hose cause this to show a fault on the ESP??

 

[JudderMan]

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/a3-s3-...de-how-fit-catch-can-simplify-pcv-system.html

Mate, I lost all brakes on Friday as all of the pipes decided to split so I have no vacuum going to the servo. No brakes is not fun. Use the guide above. I've just bought all the parts for a catch can for under £50 from eBay.