Spring / flexible clamp between turbo and front pipe e300td

[big_mike]

Any pointers on how to remove the spring / flexible clamp between turbo and front pipe on a e300td?

It looks like it wants compressing with some sort of compressor (g clamps may work?) but I don't want to brutalise it if it is fairly straightforward to do correctly or there is an easy work around.

Also is there likely to be a replaceable "olive" or gasket inside? If there is I would prefer to have it to hand when I take the old one off.

Many thanks,

Mike

 

[Dieselman]

Use a G cramp to compress it. The joint is a ball and socket arrangement, so no loose parts.