Once you have used the cable spring clamp pliers you will kick yourself for
not buying them long ago.  They make quick work of getting to that hose
clamp buried behind the exhaust pipe just off the top of the cylinder head
underneath the A/C compressor while lying on your back under the van on the
side of the Alaska highway miles from any sign of civilization (human not
insect) while being eaten alive by mosquito's.  Wish I had them then
instead of a pair of channel locks that got the job done but took far
longer than the cable pliers did when I repeated the task the next evening
using the proper tool after having it and a new hose delivered to us 330
miles from from home in scenic Tok, AK.

Mark in AK

On Fri, Jun 6, 2014 at 3:29 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all.
>
> In tackling the cooling system of my '88 Westy (WBX), I did what I
> "shouldn't" by using a large set of adjustable pliers to slide the
> spring clamps down each hose. Not all are removed yet.
>
> This:  http://www.kmstools.com/knipex-spring-clamp-pliers-93102
>
> looks like an interesting alternative; the grips in jaw can be
> rotated. Certainly a recognized brand name.
>
> Anyone used the above type of tool for VW spring clamps?
>
> They're pricier than these:
> http://www.kmstools.com/astro-pneumatic-hose-clamp-pliers-91449
>
> though I wonder if they would open up the large clamps far enough.
>
> Neil.
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca
>
> '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p
>
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine Swap Group:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/d7gd5ej
>