In working on our sons VW Passat trying to replace the PCV valve these clamps are everywhere. I tried a pair of dykes but can't get enough leverage to cut through the stainless clamp. So, any Dub or Audi techs here that can shed some light on how to remove these clamps without cussing?
Posts: 3667 | Location: PA | Registered: November 15, 2009
I saw in my Google searches the crimp tool but couldn't confirm that it also cut them off. Do you have the crimper and can confirm that it cuts them off also?
Posts: 3667 | Location: PA | Registered: November 15, 2009
Originally posted by petr: I saw in my Google searches the crimp tool but couldn't confirm that it also cut them off. Do you have the crimper and can confirm that it cuts them off also?
You need to cut the tiny little nub that ratchets in the square holes and then just pop the two metal bands apart. the piece that looks like the tounge on a belt. Nip that off with dikes. Use a screwdriver to then easily pry the bands apart.
^^^^ Exactly how I get them off. Depending on how much room you have and the size of the clamp just prying it up with a large flat tip screwdriver works also.