the dam hoses

[Melchior]

how in the world are u meant to get the dam hoses off the front of your cocker?? i mean they're supposed to be strong, but this is ridiculous - tried pulling off with pliers etc but no luck. got an eblade on the way :D so i need them off soon.

any ideas?

[andyp1]

have they got the little metal covers (top hats) on, cos if they have, you need to slip them off before removing the hose. worth trying is carefully to put some hot water on the hose to expand it slightly, may need new hose afterwards though. otherwise, if tge hoses are long enough, cut them off the 3-way ready to go on the solenoid housing.

[father jack]

yup, cut em off, the new hose is cheap as chips. and, depending on how old the cocker is, may need replacing anyway.