the clamps on the upper radiator hose are not your standard nut-driver clamps. i cannot get them off for the life of me. please help!
2007-03-09 07:12:33 · 5 answers · asked by listentokerouac 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
use some tin snips if you can't get the proper tool to use.
2007-03-09 07:20:32 · answer #1 · answered by shorty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some factory style clamps need to be 'cut' off. Usually loosening the screw and then pry with a flat bladed screwdriver. It will take some patience. Then use your typical hose clamp from your local auto parts store.
2007-03-09 15:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have wire clamps, you either need a wire hose clamp plier or use a regular slip-joint plier. Every good auto parts store like Carquest, Federated, or NAPA will have what you need. Don't waste your time at the Advance or Autozone boutiques.
2007-03-09 16:16:17 · answer #3 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Sears. Get the hose-clamp pliers. They are designed to remove those wire clamps.
2007-03-09 15:16:34 · answer #4 · answered by Ben H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they probably got those damn spring clamps,dont they?what i do just use a long pair of channel locks.i hope your not going to reuse them are you?i like the screw type the best.
2007-03-09 15:19:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋