I don't cut the rings.  I use a #11 X-Acto knife and cut the hose from
beneath the rings.  The rings can then be reused ... and/or you can add
hose clamps if it makes you feel safer.

On my '84 I reused the rings and also used clamps.  On my '85 I just
reused the rings (no clamps).  Neither engine has leaks at the injector
hoses.

Mike
'84 GL 7 pass
'85 GL Westy

John Bange wrote:
>>I did this job around January this year. Get a dremel tool and a stack
>>of cutting discs. Make sure the line is empty of fuel, the sparks from
>>the cutting discs could start a fire. Cut off the clamps and easily
>>pull them away with pliers.
>>
>
>
> Sparks? Eek! Yeah, if it's dry it doesn't matter. A good set of Klein
> diagonal cutters cuts those crimp-on hose clamps quite well also.
>