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A26B · 02-04-2009

Job becomes much easier if you have the right tool to release the clamps. There is a special radiator clamp tool made for the both the OEM round & flat tipped spring style radiator hose clamps, that will stay on the clamp when plier-like handle is squeezed to expand & release the clamp. The tool handles can be rotated to make access easier. Once the clamp is expanded/released, just slide it down onto the hose, out of the way. If you're going to trash the old hose, just make a cut through one side where it fits over the water pump & twist to break it loose. Little tougher to get loose if you don't want to cut the hose.

Removing the serpentine belt tensioner as recommended, does help

02-04-2009	#4
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia, OK Posts: 3,401	Re: Those who have replaced Water Pump to Thermostat Hose>>> Job becomes much easier if you have the right tool to release the clamps. There is a special radiator clamp tool made for the both the OEM round & flat tipped spring style radiator hose clamps, that will stay on the clamp when plier-like handle is squeezed to expand & release the clamp. The tool handles can be rotated to make access easier. Once the clamp is expanded/released, just slide it down onto the hose, out of the way. If you're going to trash the old hose, just make a cut through one side where it fits over the water pump & twist to break it loose. Little tougher to get loose if you don't want to cut the hose. Removing the serpentine belt tensioner as recommended, does help __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.