Oh! I took Pedro's word for it ( in his article, never asked him)

I plan to do my AOS sometime int he next X months. In Pedro's article, and others, he makes it clear that a remote spring clip tool is really helpful. There's a pic, but i want to make sure i get the right thing. Does anyone have a suggestion of a good, reasonably priced model, or do i just go into SEARS or NAPA and ask....

Grant

I bought one, in preparation for the the AOS failing someday....

I live in Canada, couldn't find one locally. Ordered one from ?babco tools? can't remember... was about $50. The handles are purple, can't remember the brand.

VW uses a lot of those spring clamps too....

ebay might be an option....

P

hose clamp pliers - amazon, napa, sears, ebay, etc.


Porsche tool - comes w/ a new clamp (pic courtesy of craig from old ppbb)


zip tie - probably already in your tool box

So its #1. I'm really looking for a suggested brand.model/URL. Sears has something very similar for $40. Seemed a lot, not certain its exactly right.

Thanks,

Grant

the tough part is properly putting the clamp back on... not removal. Removal occurs easily w a pair of regular pliers, screwdriver or just cutting the bellows, as most do, and pulling the tube / prying upward.

Good luck w your AOS R&R

Works well. No need for pliers to be remote.

I have trusty Craftsman hose clamp pliers.

I guess I'm good!

Thanks

Grant

[www.amazon.com]

Grant. I think that is the one I have. Worked on the vw. Haven't tried it on the Porsche yet. ....