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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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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?

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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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yea, there called needle nose, real easy
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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you mean just regular needle nose pliers...the everyday needle nose? Is it specially made for hose clamps?
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Im a toyota tech, i have all kinds of silly pliers, yet i always use my regular needle nose for hose clamps.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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I use bent needle nose or vise grips.....or whatever is closer.
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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your teeth
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by hmmwv15
I use bent needle nose or vise grips.....or whatever is closer.
Needle nose vise grips. I got a couple pairs, and leave them on the clamp until the new hose is back on.
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needle nose with a the tip bent to 90 degrees
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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A couple of techs at work use these:
Another lesson I need to learn.. getting hose clamps off-pliers.jpg

They are from Matco tools, but they cost $70! I just use needle nose or a good pair of regular pliers.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 89dlx
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
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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Needle nose vise grips. I got a couple pairs, and leave them on the clamp until the new hose is back on.
X2, works great!
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Just pinch them really hard with your fingers. Of course this requires old man strength.
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