I totally ruined the factory clamps when I replaced the EVAP purge valve, so I went looking for new worm-drive clamps and found this 10-pack on Amazon for a good price:
(NOT an affiliate/associate link - just sharing)

Unlike some other ones on there, these are USA-made stainless steel and won't strip easily. PLUS, they fit perfectly (see pics below.)

new worm-drive clamp


old, ruined factory clamp


size comparison


new worm-drive clamps installed


'Hope this helps someone.

-Anthony

 

Nice find! Thanks for sharing. Always nice to have American made products on our British Beasts:-)

 

old, ruined factory clamp


size comparison
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'Hope this helps someone.

-Anthony[/QUOTE]

Hi Anthony, thank you but how do I remove factory clamp? Is a special tool needed and is there a name for that purge valve clamp as it doesnt look link a spring clamp to me... help please.. Thanks in advance!!!

 

Those look like the PEX clamps I used when I was replumbing my house. Those are one time use only. The tool is cheap enough and they come in stainless steel. But the worm drive is reusable so there is that...thanks for sharing!

 

also having trouble removing that factory clamp. I've seen pics, but I think I might lack the hand strength or something. Is there a trick??

thanks!!