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Question: 1993 Pontiac SSE
mileage: 72,000. I am looking for a reasonably priced
"Heater Hose Clamp Tool." Kent Moore wants $200+ for
theirs. I have an offset and a straight pliers type
clamp tool, but they will not maneuver into the space
between the strut tower and the A/C accumulator. I
understand that the heater core outlets are plastic and
I do not want to break them. This is for preventative
maintenance. I have considered modifying a "C" clamp or
something to use the first time and replace the clamps
with screw type hose clamps.
Answer: Unfortunately, the prices
of specialized tools are expensive, but you can shop
around. Snap-On, Mac or Cornwell tools, may have a
better price. After you have removed the heater hose
clamps, be extremely careful removing the hose from the
heater core outlets. We slit the hose and "peel" them
off the outlet.
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