Oh wait ... are you talking about the "Crimped" on types of clamps? If so, I just use side cutting pliers and cut off the part that's sticking up. The clamps then just fall away. Mike
Mike Collum wrote: > Like these: > > http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947390000P?vName=Tools&cName=MechanicsTools&sName=Automotive%20Specialty%20Tools&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a > > > > Mike Collum wrote: >> Hose clamp pliers. >> >> I got mine from Sears and they're cable operated so the "working" part >> can get into hard to reach places. >> >> Mike >> >> >> >> Wesley Pegden wrote: >>> I'm planning on (finally) doing my engine compartment fuel lines >>> tomorrow. >>> >>> Before I do this, I was wondering what the "correct" way is to remove >>> the little factory original hose clamps (the ones that don't have >>> screws)? In the past I've always just worked these with pliers until I >>> can bend them off---what's the best way to remove them to avoid damage >>> to anything like a nipple the hose is over? >>> >>> Thanks very much, >>> Wes >>> '83 1.9l westy >>> >> > |
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