Coolant lines under the fuel rails on a 3400SFI

[funky3821]

I'm in the process of painting my 3400 and I wanted to remove the coolant line under the fuel rail but I don't seem to be able to get if off! SO I though where better to ask then on here! Has anyone removed these before? How would I go about doing this??

Thanks
Matt

[geoffinbc]

I believe it is pressed into the aluminum. Not gonna coume out without damage. I guess you can mask it off or just paint it as part of the manifold.

[funky3821]

Thats what I was worried about! ! I will have to find some way to cover it and hope I don't F-up

Thanks abunch

[bszopi]

Just cover the ends where the rubber hose attaches and paint the rest to match the manifold.