Hmmm this looks handy..hose removal tool?

[justinmc]

irisservice posted a link to hdtools.co.uk in another thread and I was checking it out being a fan of Euro tools. I noticed this slick little deal from Facom I had never seen before. I think I dig this more than regular hose pliers.. I'd have to play with it to see how well it worked though.

http://www.hdtools.co.uk/cart/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=610

[Uncle Buck]

Looks handy, but I bet it is pricier than the cheapie they sell at Sears.

[ImportTuner]

Facom make some interesting tools ... since the price is in pounds, the hose remover is probably close to $100 ... I have the Facom oil filter remover (used on once) and the Facom brake tool ... really good stuff ... :)

[eschoendorff]

I'd take a chance on it... haven't had a Facom tool I didn't like....

[Moose-LandTran]

Facom make some interesting tools ... since the price is in lbs., they hose remover is probably close to $100 ... I have the Facom oil filter remover (used on once) and the Facom brake tool ... really good stuff ... :)

Pounds, when talking about currency. lbs refers only to weight. :)

[billymade]

british pounds sterling to us dollar exchange rate on 5/28. £45.83 equals $90.78

[Moose-LandTran]

You can probably guess how far my money goes on eBay US.

must've spent at least ~$1,000 on there. did i get my money's worth? Oh yes.

[Elroy]

When it comes to radiator hose removal Elroy reaches for one of these. Loosen up the clamp and slip it inside the hose and work it around to break the rust seal. Works every time. If all else fails Elroy will cut the hose off with a razor knife as a hose is cheaper than a cracked neck.
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[Moose-LandTran]

i almost do the same. stick a screwdriver or something in there, spray some WD-40 in the gap and ease it off.

Small hooks work rather well for this too.

[ImportTuner]

When it comes to radiator hose removal Elroy reaches for one of these. Loosen up the clamp and slip it inside the hose and work it around to break the rust seal. Works every time. If all else fails Elroy will cut the hose off with a razor knife as a hose is cheaper than a cracked neck.
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Exact one I have .... :)

[ImportTuner]

Pounds, when talking about currency. lbs refers only to weight. :)

Oops ... was never in the UK ...

[Danglerb]

HF $3 Hose pick.

[gotmud13613]

HF $3 Hose pick.

I got one of them, it's ugly as sin :spit: but it does the job it supposed to :bounce:

[Uncle Buck]

When it comes to radiator hose removal Elroy reaches for one of these. Loosen up the clamp and slip it inside the hose and work it around to break the rust seal. Works every time. If all else fails Elroy will cut the hose off with a razor knife as a hose is cheaper than a cracked neck.
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Good job Elroy, I do not have the Proto you showed, but a Cman version which I am sure works just as well (BTW I too do that) I much prefer the old Proto yellow handles to most options though, very good quality, those that I have. :thumbup:

[billymade]

I have the earlier vintage black handled handled version of this; it is one of my favorite tools! http://i6.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/f0/79/7c0e_1.JPG
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=81656&group_ID=17606&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
They have a ton of other versions of this tool with different length, angle etc.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&SUB_Cat_ID=126713&SUB_Cat_NAME=Service+Tools&Cat_ID=126635&Cat_NAME=Cooling+System&group_id=17606&group_name=Soft+Grip+Hose+Picks&store=snapon-store