4eyes2wheels 0 Posted January 29, 2015 Hi there - Golf TDi question. Power is sometime being limited which I believe is down to a split in the turbo intercooler boost air intake hose. Bought one plus the two spring clamps but because I don't have super human hands I can't remove the ones or fit the new ones. Do I need a set of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Professional-Flat-Band-Hose-Clamp-Pliers-Tool-/110694572311?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19c5e92117 to avoid a world of pain or is there something else I can do? Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted January 29, 2015 I bought some of those and they do make it much easier as they lock in place so you can position the clamp properly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted January 29, 2015 Just a thought, they don't open too wide, so for larger spring clamps they may not work. I was struggling on the largest water hose clamps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted January 30, 2015 I have ordered the tool and hope it makes it easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4eyes2wheels 0 Posted February 6, 2015 Well I eventually got the tool from eBay. Problem was that the jaws didn't open wide enough to deal with the new clips when they were relaxed. After a few minutes trying to hold the pliers between my knees and open up the clip so it would fit I tried a different tack. Using the handles of the pliers not the jaws I was able to get the two ends close enough to be able to use the jaws, to I got that far and slipped the clip onto a steel travel cup which held the clip in the right position so I could then use the pliers as intended. Having done that is was easy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
