Reclamping this style Hose clamp

I think those are one use. You can get new ones here

https://www.belmetric.com/metric-clamps-c-15/

There is a special tool to clamp them but if you have a good pair of end snips you should be able to get it done.

https://www.amazon.com/Fuller-Tool-405-2956-Cutting-Nippers/dp/B000BDHAFY

 

You will have your order in 48 hrs. That company is really good at shipping! As good as Ricambi! ;-)

 

I hate those...

 

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They're on the mafs too

 

There is no reason to keep those basterd clamps. You cannot re-use them. You cannot easily undo them. You have to cut them off with a dremmel tool. And you are unlikely going to have them in a bind on the side of a freeway. Even with a dremmel tool, you might not have the space to access them. Or you might not want to cause that much sparking in the engine bay near something that may burn.

The only people it helps is the factory who can clamp it on in 3 seconds and move on. Everybody else after that gets shafted. I would never put another one of those clamps back on after I take the first one off.

 

I've got them all over my Audi. Horrible bastard things. Nearly impossible to get off if in a slightly difficult spot and then you have to replace them. I just went and replaced all I could with wormdrive clamps. Never looked back.

I wouldn't bother unless you have Concours winner on your hands.

 

I prefer Vibrant Performance Pinch Clamps available at summit racing, the clamps are made of 300 series Stainless Steel. Summitracing.com "https://m.summitracing.com/search/part-type/hose-clamps?keyword=Vibrant"

I purchased my clamp pinch tool on Amazon $20. "Ideal-Tridon 61001V Crimp Clamp Tool"

Very satisfied with both product.

 

Worm drive clamps are ugly! I like this style of clamp but prefer the upgraded CAD plate ones that are specific for a certain size hose, or even the dark coated ones that Ricambi has. They aren't that hard to take off you just need the tool to loosen them up. Or some good pliers or dykes to pinch with. IMHO

 

Been reported that the cheap spring wire clamps work best because they keep constant pressure on the hose. They are ugly and sometimes a pain to remove.