There are a number of different types of hose clamp pliers for these. You can even get ones with a cable to extend the reach of the clamp from the handles. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?rlz=1T4GZAZ_enUS364US365&q=hose+clamp +pliers&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=15452768117111512200&sa=X&ei=8kfTT8_1IvCA 6QH2vpSuAw&ved=0CKQBEPMCMAE As for the clamps they are actually common Roto-Clip. http://www.rotorclip.com/cat_pdfs/ctb.pdf The sizes you need are available McMaster Carr. http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-hose-clamps/=hwh1s4 For what they cost I like to replace them. They do stretch out and loose tension. On the outside they can also rust. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of JRodgers Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 7:36 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Factory Hose Clamps I'm sure there is a tool to remove and reinstall VW factory hose clamps but what is it? And where could I get one? I want to remove the hose clamps on the rear heater hoses and would like to reuse them - among others on my vans. Hate to destroy those clamps. They seem to be really good. Anyone dealt with this before? Thanks. John |
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