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From: Lenexa KS
I got a handful of new oem clamps with the fuel line recall kit. And new, they come with a metal piece that holds them in the open position. Just slide them on the hose and pull off that metal piece to snap them down. Voila. Slightly off topic, but the point is the clamps look to be designed to be very easy to work with when new, but after that you're on your own to wrestle with them... they are definitely the best clamps for the job, but they are a pain to work with. Maybe not so bad with this tool...
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From: Dallas
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Alex was using those at the shop many moons ago. He is Mr. Snap-On 
If I were ever in trouble I'd want him on my side!
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Originally Posted by Compilez
That tool looks like it works perfectly for the clamps with the "bridged" (so to speak) clamp. But it doesn't look like it will work on the ones that are just 3 prongs. (1 on one side in the middle and 2 on the outer)
Originally Posted by maxcooper
Agreed, the stock spring clamps are better than the usual worm-gear replacements since they don't come loose and are less likely to damage the rubber hoses. The spring clamps can be a bit tricky to deal with, but these tools look like they may solve that. I'd never seen those kinds of tools either.
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ALSO THAT TOOL HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME. (IN THE MECHANIC WORLD AT LEAST).
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From: san antonio, Texas
Originally Posted by internal comsucktion engi
THATS NOT REALLY TRUE.... ONCE YOU REMOVE THE SPRING CLAMPS A FEW TIMES THEY DONT HOLD VERY GOOD. THE THREADED TYPE HOLD BETTER, ITS JUST THAT MOST PEOPLE PUT THEM ON TO TIGHT AND IT CUTS THE HOSE.
ALSO THAT TOOL HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME. (IN THE MECHANIC WORLD AT LEAST).
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ALSO THAT TOOL HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME. (IN THE MECHANIC WORLD AT LEAST).
~J
I have to agree. I removed the OEM ones because they were not able to hold the radiator hoses in place under pressure and caused "spraying leaks". They(OEM) just didn't seem as tight after removing them a couple times.
I know little about cars and couple well knowns on the board are saying I'm wrong so maybe I am.
Originally Posted by DamonB
I had thought of that as well and my understanding is that the tool works on those. The hook end of the tool goes behind the single prong in the middle and the opposite end of the tool is wide enough for the other two prongs to fit inside. We'll see.
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