How is Best Way to remove an Oeliker Clamp?

[ulflyer]

Want to pull the radiator hose to drain and replace the antifreeze but don't see how to easily remove the OEM clamp.
Don't want to start tugging on it with pliers or whatever. Any clues from those who have taken them off? If you bend the clamped end will that loosen it? I have some nice replacement clamps....just want to get the job done.

 

[SPYD1]

with your teeth, ted.:joke:

Like just about everything I do there's no doubt a professional way, but I have a good pair od diagonal cutters and I just snip off the bunched up metal bits.

That's what I did.:roflblack::thumbup:

 

[DR Buck]

with your teeth, ted.:joke:

Like just about everything I do there's no doubt a professional way, but I have a good pair od diagonal cutters and I just snip off the bunched up metal bits.

Is there another way?:roflblack:

 

[NancysToy]

Cut it off with diagonal pliers (side cutters) or Oetiker clamp pliers. Just snip it at the raised crimp area. In a pinch, even a hacksaw blade taken to the crimp will work.

 

[Blue Star]

There is a tab that you can straighten with a pair of pliers or grind off with the help of a dremel tool. Next use a thin flat bladed screw driver to pop the end off the tab and remove the clamp.


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Do we have to cut the hose too?

 

[Sarge707]

Want to pull the radiator hose to drain and replace the antifreeze but don't see how to easily remove the OEM clamp.
Don't want to start tugging on it with pliers or whatever. Any clues from those who have taken them off? If you bend the clamped end will that loosen it? I have some nice replacement clamps....just want to get the job done.

The Online manual I have indicates you Take off the coolant drain plug (Right Bottom Of Radiator) to drain system.
Why would you take off any hoses???:dontknow:

 

[Sarge707]

No. I had removed the charcoal canister and it still had the clamps on it. Used it as a show and tell to take pictures.

Original Poster wants to drain the antifreeze?? Theres no need to take off clamps.:dontknow:

 

[SpyRyd]

Original Poster wants to drain the antifreeze?? Theres no need to take off clamps.:dontknow:

There have been horror stories posted about attempting to remove the radiator drain plug and either it is stripped or the radiator damaged. So, to avoid that not to unusual scenario, many opt to remove the hose to drain the coolant.

 

[sinkhole]

Oetiker clamp removal...

There is a tab that you can straighten with a pair of pliers or grind off with the help of a dremel tool. Next use a thin flat bladed screw driver to pop the end off the tab and remove the clamp.


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:agree:

 

[ulflyer]

Decided not to mess with the drain plug after my mechanic said he'd ruined two radiators!

Roger, I knew I could count on you for a good answer; but I don't think my false teeth would take the strain.

I like the cutter idea and have a good pair if I can reach the nubbin....its turned up on my hose, looking at it from the bottom. I know I can't reach it with a dremel, so will give it a shot with the cutter, pliers, and/or small screwdriver.

Thanks folks for all the replys.

 

[Big Arm]

A timely post, it's on my to do list. :thumbup:

 

[daveinva]

C'mon, folks-- right tool for the right job:


You may only use these once or twice, but you won't curse your mother using it. Anything else, and your language may be inappropriate for children. :joke:

 

[Sarge707]

Decided not to mess with the drain plug after my mechanic said he'd ruined two radiators!

Roger, I knew I could count on you for a good answer; but I don't think my false teeth would take the strain.

I like the cutter idea and have a good pair if I can reach the nubbin....its turned up on my hose, looking at it from the bottom. I know I can't reach it with a dremel, so will give it a shot with the cutter, pliers, and/or small screwdriver.

Thanks folks for all the replys.

Who is your mechanic-I changed my coolant at 19,000 Miles last May and its a mystery to me ??? Have a Lot of people had a problem changing there coolant or is it Just your mechanic???:dontknow:

 

[eddieshep999]

Who is your mechanic-I changed my coolant at 19,000 Miles last May and its a mystery to me ??? Have a Lot of people had a problem changing there coolant or is it Just your mechanic???:dontknow:

Some owners have had an Issue with the Radiator Drain plug breaking off - See

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-Radiator-Broke&highlight=radiator+drain+plug