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[fossten]

That's what she said.
What do you expect when you short-shaft her.

LOL good one Bryan...Did he walk right into that one with a bow tied on his head or what?

 

[MrWilson]

Why do you have to remove the hose clamps? Just leave it all in tact and bend the bottom half away to get the stat out.

Everybody likes doing things the hard way.

doin it the hard way is my signature.

whats the special tool that you are refering to mike?

 

[Calabrio]

It's designed sort of like a pair of pliers, but the tip is designed to hold the spring clamp ends. It also has a locking mechanism that will hold the clamp open for you when you squeeze the handle.

They have inexpensive ones for about $10 at sears, and they have fancier, more expensive remote style ones that are good for hard to reach locations.

 

[MrWilson]

It's designed sort of like a pair of pliers, but the tip is designed to hold the spring clamp ends. It also has a locking mechanism that will hold the clamp open for you when you squeeze the handle.

They have inexpensive ones for about $10 at sears, and they have fancier, more expensive remote style ones that are good for hard to reach locations.

k, ill take a look tomorow. they sure are a pain to try to do with regular pliers.

 

[MonsterMark]

Are you replacing hoses cause right now it sounds like you are gettin hosed?

 

[Bluesman73]

Snap-on has a good spring clamp tool. Have one myself and it has prevented a lot of frustration and cussing and bleeding hands! Worth the investment if you do a lot of tinkering with this style of hose clamp.

 

[jdlmkviii]

Had the same EXACT problem a few months ago and I needed a new radiator... fixed it like a charm, but good luck to you.