Yes, I have recently bought some pliers, vice grip type, to do the oetiker clamps. Used them successfully on friends gas line refurb.

Same sort of idea, the right pair of pliers makes a world of difference.

Alistair

> On Aug 16, 2016, at 7:44 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> wrote:
> 
> See what happens when you don’t read all the way through…
> 
> Please ignore previous post. You’re talking about the c-clip that holds the CV to the axle.
> 
> Never mind...
> 
> Jim
> 
>> I’ve been trying to remember the name for a week. As soon as you mentioned “can’t recall” it was right there. Thanks.
>> 
>> Oettiker clamp.
>> 
>> One uses an Oettiker plier to tighten them.
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>> http://www.installationpartssupply.com/category/oetiker-clamp.html
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>>> On Aug 16, 2016, at 5:11 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have a pair of pliers that is designed to get those clips off. I'm sorry I can't recall the name of the clip type off hand, but it's surprising how well the pliers work.
>>> 
>>> Alistair
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