What tool to compress this clamp?

[Cheeky81]

I've just been doing some maintenance on my daily driver and one of the things I had to replace was a hose that connects air filter with the throttle body because it was a bit cracked.

The old one just had some zip ties holding it in place. The new one came with metal clamps.

On the desk I have no problem compressing the thing together just with a hand. But when installed it is another story... so is there any special tool to put compress these clamps together?

DD is 2006 Ford Mondeo V6 2.5 (Should be same engine as in some Ford Mystiques)

 

[pfhWJ]

Someone correct me if Im wrong but I believe these are 1 time use clamps. I dont remember what the special tool is either.

 

[wornoutoldman]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002SREPY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WL29RW/?tag=atomicindus08-20


or similiar pliers...

 

[chadster1]

If it was me, I'd replace it with a standard hose clamp.

 

[Cheeky81]

If it was me, I'd replace it with a standard hose clamp.

At the end when I couldn't squeeze it together, that is exactly what I did.

Thanks for quick reply guys.

 

[Durka]

Surprised you found that on the intake. Those are usually found on trans-axle boots/velocity joints.

Agreed, -replace w/worm clamp.

 

[rlitman]

Surprised you found that on the intake. Those are usually found on trans-axle boots/velocity joints.



Agreed, -replace w/worm clamp.

Agreed. Oetiker clamps have their place, but not on an intake.

 

[Rookie2]

That looks like the tool will set you back $$$ more than a new screw clamp.

 

[djb2]

Those aren't your regular CV joint boot clamp, with crimp tensioner.

It's a Clic-R resusable clamp. No crimping is involved.

You can use a slip-joint pliers, with some frustration, or the specialized tool.

Sealey Model No. VS1661. Draper 89791 and Bergen BER0386

See caillau.com

 

[Cheeky81]

Wow... That's the answer I was looking for. djb2, you really know your stuff. Thanks.

I looked closer at the clamp and there is even CLICR stamped on it.
So apparently it's time to again expand the tool collection.

 

[srmofo]

Those aren't your regular CV joint boot clamp, with crimp tensioner.

It's a Clic-R resusable clamp. No crimping is involved.

You can use a slip-joint pliers, with some frustration, or the specialized tool.

Sealey Model No. VS1661. Draper 89791 and Bergen BER0386

See caillau.com

Agreed, I've found that nippers or dykes work better than pliers though. Those damn v6 Saturn engines used them on the intakes for a few years