Date:         Wed, 17 Jul 2002 21:51:18 -0700
Reply-To:     Craig Oda - Personal email <craigoda@COMMUNITYBUILDERS.INFO>
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From:         Craig Oda - Personal email <craigoda@COMMUNITYBUILDERS.INFO>
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,
there are cutters that have the blade perpendicular to the handle.
I'm not sure what the proper name for them is, but they have more
leverage than wire cutters.  They're like under $5 at a hardware store
and can cut the clamps if you really squeeze them.

-- Craig
On Mon, 15 Jul 2002, Miguel Calvin 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?
> --
> Miguel
>

--
Craig Oda   craigoda@communitybuilders.info
VW Info: 1983 VW Westfalia, water-cooled, automatic