Another lesson I need to learn.. getting hose clamps off
 

What tool do I need to get in order to remove hose clamps. My last attempt to get the clamp off my radiator hose off left my knuckle with a big OUCH!

Is there a pliers just for hose clamps?

thank you

yea, there called needle nose, real easy

you mean just regular needle nose pliers...the everyday needle nose? Is it specially made for hose clamps?

Im a toyota tech, i have all kinds of silly pliers, yet i always use my regular needle nose for hose clamps.

I use bent needle nose or vise grips.....or whatever is closer.

your teeth :D

Needle nose vise grips. I got a couple pairs, and leave them on the clamp until the new hose is back on.

needle nose with a the tip bent to 90 degrees

A couple of techs at work use these:
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They are from Matco tools, but they cost $70! I just use needle nose or a good pair of regular pliers.

they work great tho for hard to reach upside down hose clamps! i need to get myself a pair

X2, works great!

Just pinch them really hard with your fingers. Of course this requires old man strength.