Thanks guys.

Thought I'd go for a known good brand (Knipex) over the other but the
latter does seem to be the better tool. I know that type of tool has
been referred to here before.

I plan to reuse all the spring clamps and even saved all the spring
clamps from my Jetta engine. Irony (proof?): the one clamp, so far,
that is a PITA, is a worm gear type on a hose between oil cooler and
metal pipe (IIRC). It wouldn't budge but with the coolant pump off, no
problem I'm sure.

Neil.

On 6/6/14, Mike B <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:
>    The OE spring clamps are superior to the screw clamps.  They
> consistently apply clamping pressure, regardless of age, hose condition
> and temperature fluctuations.
>    I had to buy a remote cable operated special spring clamp pliers just
> to change all the hoses on my stock '87 Westy.

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Neil n

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