Radiator Hose

I know this is a dumb question, but any suggestions on how to remove the hose clamps on my upper radiator hose? These things look like they are original equipment and wont budge. Also, do i need to use the same type of clamp, or will the simple screw tight kind work?

A set of water pump pliers or channel locks will remove the PITA OE style hose clamps. You may want to spray them with some PB Blaster or WD-40 first if they haven't been touched. I replaced mine with the stainless screw type and can't imagine why anyone would put the original clamps back on once you removed them. Good Luck!

Yeah, channel locks will have those clamps off in 2 minutes.

XJbone said:

Yeah, channel locks will have those clamps off in 2 minutes.

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Yup..channel locks. It shoul dbe easy too...I had to pry the old ass ones of my GF's Grand AM and man was it a tight squeeze.

Channel locks make it really easy. :wave: