I used a cheap pair of end cutters I found in the bargain bin at Sears.
Paid a dollar or two I think.  They are not very good as cutters, but
that's what you want in this case.

Allan

Mark <mbrush@GMAIL.COM> writes:

> 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
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Mark
> 1990 Westy (2.1 - manual)
>

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1991 Vanagon GL