BMW Hose Clamp Removal

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  • dnguyen1963
    R3VLimited
    • Nov 2011
    • 2648

    #1

    BMW Hose Clamp Removal

    Hi guys,

    Is there a tool for BMW hose clamps removal or is there a trick for removing them? I tried to remove the power steering high pressure hose last night and ended up cutting the hose because I could not get enough leverage.

    Thanks.
  • jlevie
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 13530

    #2
    If you are talking about the crimp type clamps, cut the u-shaped piece where the crimp tool was applied. Compound leverage cutters works as does a cutoff blade in a right angle die grinder (or similar).
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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    • dnguyen1963
      R3VLimited
      • Nov 2011
      • 2648

      #3
      Yes, Jim, but there was not enough room for an angle grinder. I have to check into a compound leverage cutter. Thanks.

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      • frankie591
        E30 Addict
        • Feb 2012
        • 545

        #4
        Originally posted by jlevie
        If you are talking about the crimp type clamps, cut the u-shaped piece where the crimp tool was applied. Compound leverage cutters works as does a cutoff blade in a right angle die grinder (or similar).
        dremel with a small cutoff blade works wonders

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        • irish44j
          R3VLimited
          • Oct 2011
          • 2763

          #5
          I've never had any trouble cutting them with small metal snips.
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          • dnguyen1963
            R3VLimited
            • Nov 2011
            • 2648

            #6
            Originally posted by irish44j
            I've never had any trouble cutting them with small metal snips.
            You must have very strong hands. I took the clamp off and it was a heavy duty stainless steel. A chisel and hammer barely made a dent in the clamp...don't see how you can cut it with a small metal snips. A small Dremel and cutoff wheel is probably the way to go.

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