Thanks Stuart and for the replies and pmails folks.

While in the US, I bought a tool like the one Stuart links to. List
wisdom had previously suggested this tool. It's a not high end brand,
may not have optimal jaws, but so far, it holds the clamp well. Wrong
or right, with the removed clamp still in the jaws, I lay the clamp
near the floor, put my foot over it, release the clamp. I always wear
proper work boots when wrenching.

Ironically, the most stubborn clamp to remove was at the pipe under
pulley. It was a worm gear type.

Neil.

On 9/22/14, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> Probably not, but spring clamps are the best because they maintain constant
> clamping pressure the life of the hose, which will compress over time. Can't
> over tighten either.
>
> Add one of these to your toolbox and you are good to go:
> http://www.sears.com/craftsman-cable-operated-hose-clamp-pliers/p-00947390000P

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Neil N
> Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 1:36 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?

>.....For use in tight spots, does a spring
> clamp provide the advantage of easier access for removal-install?

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Neil n

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