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tool needed to open and reuse Audi Hose Clamps???

Old 12-25-2007, 06:16 PM
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Default tool needed to open and reuse Audi Hose Clamps???

Or just replace them with screw type when you take them off. I have searched all the posts for "hose clamps" and do not see any clear instuctions how to handle those pinch clamps.

Thanks for the info!
Old 12-25-2007, 06:18 PM
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Those clamps are junk. Get better clamps if you remove them.
Old 12-25-2007, 07:06 PM
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Default those oetiker clamps are actually good clamps, the only problem is one time use but they are still

good clamps, just my $0.02
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ooops wrong thread
Old 12-25-2007, 08:10 PM
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you know there is a delete button
Old 12-26-2007, 04:18 AM
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Default I bought an oetiker tool kit

I went over to hampton rubber to get a few things for the WI install and noticed the oetiker sticker on the front door as I pulled up. I bought this kit for $34! That's a steal after buying oetiker clamps (at prices I'd rather not even mention) from the Audi dealer.
<img src="http://dave-new.com/S4/oetiker_clamps/DSCN1984.JPG">

<img src="http://dave-new.com/S4/oetiker_clamps/DSCN1985.JPG">

<img src="http://dave-new.com/S4/oetiker_clamps/DSCN1988.JPG">
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Nice tool. Where and how much was that?
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I should have clarified....the clamps are nice, but one use/special tool idea isn't.
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$34 and from Hampton Rubber ;-)
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so audi oem's those clamps?

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