Which PLIERS do I really need?!

[SumpChump]

What type of constant tension pluers do I need for the coolant hose constant tension clamp on my 2005 5.7L Hemi?

Something called Mobea type? Another style called flat band?

Or some other kind of name?

 

[Nick1994]

"Cable hose clamp pliers"

 

[AVB]

I never heard there are different types. I looked them up and they look the same. You can use either style on a hemi, the cable type are good for tight hard to reach spots.

 

[maxdustington]

Originally Posted By: Nick1994
"Cable hose clamp pliers"




I have these but the astro pneumatic version which is slightly different. I used them for the first time last week and they were awesome, I would highly recommend.

https://www.amazon.ca/Astro-Pneumatic-9409A-Clamp-Pliers/dp/B003D3N7YW

 

[JC1]

If you are only going to buy one, buy one with the Cable.

I have a pair like you show, but they can slip a lot. I also have two different needle nose Vicegrips which work better since they can lock on and then allow you to slide the clamp off.

And don't buy a cheap chinese brand. I've heard they can break after one or two uses.

 

[dlundblad]

What sort of room do you have?

I have both and am happy.

https://www.tooltopia.com/astro-pneumatic-9409a.aspx
https://www.tooltopia.com/kd-tools-3975.aspx

 

[maxdustington]

Originally Posted By: JC1
If you are only going to buy one, buy one with the Cable.

I have a pair like you show, but they can slip a lot. I also have two different needle nose Vicegrips which work better since they can lock on and then allow you to slide the clamp off.

And don't buy a cheap chinese brand. I've heard they can break after one or two uses.


The ones I posted lock, and their are solid enough that you do not have to be worried about them coming loose when you are yanking on the clamp. I wish I had gotten them sooner, the reason I have hated those constant tension clamps is because I did not have the right tool for the job.

 

[demarpaint]

I have the cable type, and these.

http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&...amp;artID=34587

Depending on the application both are great. I find myself using the Knipex pliers more and more.

 

[Audios]

I think amazon sells 3 piece sets, but if youre going to go with the cable one, get one with a warranty. I break those pliers at least twice a year and have Snap on warranty them.

 

[Y_K]

those Knipex are the bee knees, spendy though

 

[Trav]

I have a cable one from Mayhew and use the normal Knipex Cobra (small ones I keep in my pocket. I have a few others but these 2 get 99% of them.

 

[vavavroom]

Before I got the Knipex I made do with the pliers shown below. They work okay but they neither lock nor do they have rotating jaws. There’s a good chance you may slip or lose your grip on the clamp. Knipex makes different pliers for tension band hose clamps and click-type clamps. They all have rotating jaws and some models come with a convenient locking mechanism.

 

[das_peikko]

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