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Hose clamp pliers?


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I am changing mu AOS and Coolant Reservior this weekend. I have read the great DIY threads here, but I can't seem to find the tool everyone says not to do these jobs without.

Can anyone direct me to an auto parts store that caries these or to a website that I can order one?

Thank you as always.

Mark

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I am changing mu AOS and Coolant Reservior this weekend. I have read the great DIY threads here, but I can't seem to find the tool everyone says not to do these jobs without.

Can anyone direct me to an auto parts store that caries these or to a website that I can order one?

Thank you as always.

Mark

Try your local Sears store or Google online. Tons of places to buy.

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I am changing mu AOS and Coolant Reservior this weekend. I have read the great DIY threads here, but I can't seem to find the tool everyone says not to do these jobs without.

Can anyone direct me to an auto parts store that caries these or to a website that I can order one?

Thank you as always.

Mark

AOS and Coolant Reservoir! That should keep you busy. Make sure you save up all of your patience for the weekend, especially for the coolant reservoir.

It's straightforward but it can be a PITA.

Here's a link to the Craftsman pliers I used from Sears: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153_12...iers&vName=

They are decent enough and useful because you can unlock them with one hand to reposition them. Although the appearance of the pliers make them look like they can fit anywhere, there is some restriction because of the shape of the rectangular "business end". Definitely usable for these projects, but I also got a second pair of "non-cable operated" pliers from Sears (about $10) and using both sets made it almost fun.

Good luck!

Regards, Maurice.

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For the bottom oil separator clamp, there is this. I forget if it comes with the separator or you have to buy it as a separate item. The blue plastic thing compresses the clamp. Once the clamp is in position you pull the plastic thing away. I saw the mechanics at my dealership using it.

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If it were me, I'd replace those clamps with the screw type while doing the job. I find them more reliable and easier to work with.

The screw type are easier to work with, but what kind of reliability issues have you experienced with the OEM type clamps?

I ask because one of our recent get-together attendees at a Boxster Meet was driving home in his 99' Boxster with 3.4 engine and one of the coolant hose clamps (on the Y-hose) just cracked apart and let loose a few gallons of antifreeze on the Throgs Neck Bridge (big, mean bridge in NY).

He managed to get home by using one of the clamps from his intake and some Seven Eleven Antifreeze mixed with Poland Spring water.

Regards, Maurice.

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