>Ignoring the blistering heat, our hero dives below his beloved van to
>finally replace the fuel lines on the expansion tanks.

>How do those factory clamps come off?? They are surely crimped, but there
>is not place obvious to 'uncrimp' them. Too much pulling and shoving will
>certainly break the line off the bottom of the tank. I tried cutting them
>with a big pair of cutters, but they are pretty tough little buggers.

>I know a lot of you folks have done this, so if you found an easy way to
>remove the clamps, if there is something I am missing, I would love to
>hear from you.

>Thanks much,

>John