If I was going to buy spring clamp pliers I'd go with these
<http://www.sears.com/craftsman-cable-operated-hose-clamp-pliers/p-00947390000P>

Rob
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At  6/6/2014 08:19 PM, Neil N wrote:
>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.