Thanks Stuart and for the replies and pmails folks. While in the US, I bought a tool like the one Stuart links to. List wisdom had previously suggested this tool. It's a not high end brand, may not have optimal jaws, but so far, it holds the clamp well. Wrong or right, with the removed clamp still in the jaws, I lay the clamp near the floor, put my foot over it, release the clamp. I always wear proper work boots when wrenching. Ironically, the most stubborn clamp to remove was at the pipe under pulley. It was a worm gear type. Neil.
On 9/22/14, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > Probably not, but spring clamps are the best because they maintain constant > clamping pressure the life of the hose, which will compress over time. Can't > over tighten either. > > Add one of these to your toolbox and you are good to go: > http://www.sears.com/craftsman-cable-operated-hose-clamp-pliers/p-00947390000P
> -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Neil N > Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 1:36 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps? >.....For use in tight spots, does a spring > clamp provide the advantage of easier access for removal-install?
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