Single Use Hose Clamp Removal???

[coldradio1]

First off… WTF?!

I was looking over the bay ahead of my intake install and found these little effers. Shear-off hose clamps… Stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. Anyone have a tool suggestion on how to remove these easily? I’d rather not use a dremel, and considering there are others around the engine bay, I’d like something that I can use for others.

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[jtlctr]

Lol. Pretty silly idea right? You can grab onto the leftover screw head with needle nose pliers and loosen it.

 

[MrBBQ]

I was able to just twist and pull the tube out without removing the clamp. Maybe my clamp is looser than it should be? Worth a try.

 

[iforgettopee]

I was able to just twist and pull the tube out without removing the clamp. Maybe my clamp is looser than it should be? Worth a try.

this is what I did too

 

[StingertimeNC]

Needle nose pliers and patience!

 

[CivR]

Does anyone know what size clamp is this? When I installed my turbo inlet I made a slit in the head with a dremel and used a flat head to loosen the clamp. I’d like to just replace it so it’s easier to remove in the future.

 

[jtlctr]

Does anyone know what size clamp is this? When I installed my turbo inlet I made a slit in the head with a dremel and used a flat head to loosen the clamp. I’d like to just replace it so it’s easier to remove in the future.

I did the same thing with a Dremel after removing it lol. I’m leaving it and calling it a mod.
I don’t know exactly what size it is, but I’m sure you can go into any parts store and pick one out by estimating.

 

[evlsmurf]

I was able to just twist and pull the tube out without removing the clamp. Maybe my clamp is looser than it should be? Worth a try.

Did this too. Comes right out without removing the clamp.

 

[CTR]

I was able to pull mine loose during the PRL intake install. Took more force than I would have liked but it's possible. What happened to the spring clamps they used on all older Honda's?!

 

[ayospoonay]

I removed mine and replaced it with a regular hose clamp when doing my Valve Cover.

 

[CivR]

I did the same thing with a Dremel after removing it lol. I’m leaving it and calling it a mod.
I don’t know exactly what size it is, but I’m sure you can go into any parts store and pick one out by estimating.

A box of assorted stainless clamps on Amazon was relatively cheap. I’m sure one in there will work.

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