Thanks for all the tips - I was talking about pliers that close the fuel
line clamps (oetiker clamps?)  - anyway - I found one at NAPA for eight
bucks - SUR Pliers Part number CP01 - I think they'll work.

Mark

On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 9:33 PM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:

> Yep, that's the one I have.
> I don't use mine much either, but I feel better using it than an improvised
> side cutter.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jim Arnott
> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2009 9:09 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: fuel hose crimping tool
>
> On Sep 15, 2009, at 5:49 AM, Mark wrote:
>
> > anyone know of a good source for a tool to crimp those fuel hoses?
> > I'm
> > finding tools that cost $$ - thought I'd see if there's a cheaper
> > alternative.  I'm thinking really dull nail cutters, or maybe tile
> > nippers??
> >
> > thanks for any insights!
>
> KD Tools. NAPA can have it for you in the morning:
>
> http://old.toolweb.com/prodDetail.cfm?pn=KDT3374
>
> Have one in my toolbox.  Use it about once a decade, but it's nice
> having the proper tool for the job.
>
> Jim
>

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Mark
1990 Westy (2.1 - manual)