[s-cars] Pinch clamps.....fricken pinch clamps!

[Joshua Van Tol]

I expect you're right about that. I think those clamps are called oetiker
clamps.You *can* open them back up and re-use them if you're really in a
bind (at least with larger sizes).

On Wed, Sep 5, 2012 at 2:07 PM, Stott Hare <stott at gwi.net> wrote:

> I suspect those tools would be great for the constant torque wire spring
> clamps (http://www.impalas.com/images/T/HHC001_big.jpg), but I think Jim
> was
> referring to the Oetinger style one shot squeeze clamps similar to:
>
> http://www.germansupply.com/home/customer/product.php?productid=17371&cat=45
> 5&page=1<http://www.germansupply.com/home/customer/product.php?productid=17371&cat=455&page=1>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Joshua van Tol
> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 11:02 PM
> To: Jim Fleischer
> Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Pinch clamps.....fricken pinch clamps!
>
> They make special pliers for dealing with those, such as these:
> http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-18454-astro-pneumatic-9409a.aspx
>
> Sears also makes a version.
>
> There's also this type:
> http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-17385-otc-4502.aspx
>
> or get the whole set!
>
> http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-18453-astro-pneumatic-9406.aspx
>
>
>
> On Sep 4, 2012, at 9:23 PM, Jim Fleischer wrote:
>
> > Hey all,
> >
> > Just replaced my one-way bleeder valve, and had to deal with several
> "pinch clamps" holding it in place......I've had luck dealing with them
> with
> some room to work, but under the intake manifold, it's very difficult.
> Before I tackle the PCV valve, which is also tough to get to, anyone have
> any tips?  I don't want to trash the hoses it's connected to.  Thanks!
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Jim Fleischer
> > '95 urS6 avant, making progress.
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