Hi John,

you're looking for Spring Clamp Pliers...

https://www.amazon.com/ARES-71100-Flexible-Position-18mm-54mm/dp/B004GUN15G/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=spring+clamp+tool&qid=1622933864&sr=8-23

Jimmy
Wilmington, NC

On Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 6:47 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have the original VW HOSE CLAMPS on my Carat. I need to remove them To
> put on new hoses. I know it takes a special tool to deal with these. I
> would simply cut them off but I'm pretty weak from all the surgeries done
> to the old bod in recent months.  I'm looking for one of these because of
> mechanical advantage. And don't even know what it is called. I would really
> like to get one. Can someone provide me with a lead for said device?
>
> Thanks
>