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