Oh wait ... are you talking about the "Crimped" on types of clamps?

If so, I just use side cutting pliers and cut off the part that's
sticking up.  The clamps then just fall away.

Mike

Mike Collum wrote:
> Like these:
>
> http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947390000P?vName=Tools&cName=MechanicsTools&sName=Automotive%20Specialty%20Tools&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a
>
>
>
> Mike Collum wrote:
>> Hose clamp pliers.
>>
>> I got mine from Sears and they're cable operated so the "working" part
>> can get into hard to reach places.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>>
>> Wesley Pegden wrote:
>>> 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
>>>
>>
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