maddboost

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Since my car threw a rod I figured I would take the heads off to see if they are damaged. Well Im trying to disconnet the three hoses coming out of the passenger side of the water pump and cant get the stupid hose clamps off. Ive tried vice grips, plyers, adjustable wrenches with no luck. I went to Sears and looked for a hose clamp too but the only one they had worked for older style hose clamps like the ones on the Chevelle. Anybody know where I can get one that works for hose clamps that are on our cars?

felton316

I used a pair of vise grips opened all the way up, then replaced the clamp with a worm-style hose clamp, so it only takes a screwdriver from now on.

PongoX11

iTrader: (15)

I was able to fit some channel locks in there... Little patience and a lot of swearing... you'll get em

Cal

iTrader: (1)

I got a tool for the new style clamps at Sears, works great. If you've ever got fliped with one of those clamps when using the wrong tool, you will really be sorry!

JMBLOWNWS6

iTrader: (17)

I need this tool
Sears huh

Cal

iTrader: (1)

Yeah its a "Crapsman" Nice tool though . . . has a ratchet action, plus these little Knurled tips that you can turn to the best angle for your clamp.

maddboost

iTrader: (11)

Was it a Sears store or Sears hardware?

jrp

iTrader: (16)

i just use vice grips :dunno:, they work for me.

onyxxtreme

iTrader: (4)

i just used 'ol pliers
never had any problems with em