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    1. #1
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      Gates Power Grip hose clamp removal

      At the time I thought it was very "cool" to use these new gates shrink hose clamps on the heater hoses. Now that I have to remove a few to change out the water pump, I just don't feel like paying $40.00 plus $$$ for their removal tool unless I have too. Is there an alternative way? Sharp new razor blade?? Thank you.

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      The tool works really slick.

      You can cut them with a box cutter......just be careful if you are trying to save the hose that you don't cut through.
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    3. #3
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      HMM that's what I'm afraid of, especially in hard to reach areas.
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      If you can get in there with a small pair of snips and knick an edge, they will tear apart. They are more like plastic at this point.
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    5. #5
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      That may work, since you just tip it , should come apart with w little love!. I have a pair of small nips to get it started...
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      I'd probably use an exacto knife going down it with the square side touching the hose.
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      Heat, thin razor blade slit with a flat head screw driver in between the hose and clamp. Don’t be afraid you will get the hang of it

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      Yeah, I bought the correct tool and it works pretty well. I think I got mine through Jegs.
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      I've had the tool for 15 years and only sometimes use it. Unless it is really straight it can still damage the hose cover.

      On the other hand, a soldering iron works awesome to cut the clamp. Just don't dwell on one spot too long and mind the rubber hose. Just lightly "saw" away at the clamp.

      Last time I went shopping McMaster Carr was the least expensive vendor for the clamps. NAPA has them too branded with their name but are Gates products.
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      I like the idea of the soldering iron as I have one. I will give that a try. Thanks.
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    11. #11
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      Screwdriver and boxcutter with a new blade works great, like iceman said.
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    12. #12
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      Rockauto is now carrying them as well and are priced way better than NAPA.

    13. #13
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      I have always used a soldering iron to remove them.

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    14. #14
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      Soldering iron but I will not use them anymore. To much of a risk if a roadside or track repair is needed.

    15. #15
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      I do think once these are off I'm going back to the standard hose clamps...
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      Mine have been installed for ten years. Lmao.

      If you're worried about road side repairs, toss regular hose clamps in your tool bag.

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