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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 09:29 AM
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Ok.. so I'm a moron and can't figure out how to remove this clamp. Do I need a special tool? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 09:33 AM
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it is crimped. it has barbs that catch inside of grooves. squeeze the crimped and it will release.
pliers.


just realized that barb is ok. it was **** last week
 

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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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I think the word BARB is ok, yet ****** is no bueno.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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Haha, yup. Still has to be B-A-R-B-E-D, lol
 
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Old Jun 27, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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CRAP clamp that caused many a problem on Land Rover. Looks like the nipple is shot and I now need a new coolant reservoir. Calgon take me away....
 
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