Hose clamp - how to remove it?

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Hose clamp - how to remove it?

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How do you remove this sort of hose clamp?
It looks like it needs some special tool but perhaps pliers and know how can do it?ImageImage

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Those crimped on clamps (Oetiker) are one-hit-wonders so any method that gets them off is fine - twist of with screwdriver, cut them with snips or wire cutters, dremel etc.
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cut with side cutters ( wire cutters) easy enough

I cut one side of the loop so I don't damage the hose
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My answer is gently , because if that is the plastic "through baulkhead " petrol pipe junction, it will be brittle .
Like itchy says , side cutters , it avoid twisting
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Thanks, that makes a lot more sense now.

We stopped to get more info as we didn't want to break that plastic fuel through-bulkhead jobby.

Careful application of a big pair of snips has done the job.

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plastic bulkhead jobbie is a one way valve
pull it through the bulkhead to get better access to change fuel hose. Anotyer short piece other side also.
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My best tool for that job is an electric 1/2" finger file applied to the flat area. (Only takes seconds :D) Use water to eliminate heat damage though. Not ideally suitable for petrol pipes for obvious reasons. I recently had to use that method to remove the clips when I upgraded the fuel pump and filter pipes under the van. Wasn't very happy about the sparks though :cry
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