Date:         Tue, 16 Jul 2002 05:39:27 -0700
Reply-To:     Sam Scholten <undergroundboy01@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Sam Scholten <undergroundboy01@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fuel line clamps-how to remove?
Comments: To: Miguel Calvin <mcalvin@MAC.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <B9590256.C9F1%mcalvin@mac.com>
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--- Miguel Calvin <mcalvin@MAC.COM> wrote:
> A fuel line from the top of the tank to the left
> expansion tank is leaking.
> How do I remove the crimp style clamps that secure
> it?  The one where the
> hose attaches to the main tank is in a really tight
> space. i tried wire
> cutters, but no go. Is there a trick to this?

When I replaced the fuel filter and fuel pump, I used
a pair of channel-lock pliers with long handles for
maximum leverage.

A trick I use is to try to loosen the fastener enough
to coax it to a place where I can get a good grip on
it, then I slide it down the line in one swift motion.


Remember your PENCILS for the fuel lines when you do
this. :)

Sam


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