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Subject:Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
From:OlRivrRat
Date:Sat, 5 Jun 2021 21:42:49 -0600

Actually maybe Pinch Clamps might be a better Name/Description ~

> On 5 Jun , 2021, at 9:18 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I'm familiar with the spring clamps. I'm not familiar with these. They must be crimp clamps.
> 
> On Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 7:53 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net <mailto:OlRivrRat@comcast.net>> wrote:
>                 Hey John
> 
>         Are You referring to the Spring Clamps or the Crimp Clamps ~
> 
>                                                         ORR ~ DeanB
> 
> 
> > On 5 Jun , 2021, at 5:01 PM, Jimmy Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM <mailto:inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
> > 
> > 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 <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 <mailto: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
> >>