what to do with hoses and clamps that're stuck?

[rhbj03]

i'm trying to replace worn hoses. some clamps are rusted and hard to remove, some hoses are stuck to pipe after clamps are gone. what to do?

 

[Radioactive]

I'd cut em off and replace.

 

[JoeBTB]

Yeah, especially if you're replacing anyway, cut them lenghtwise along the pipe and peel them off. Otherwise, you can get a hose removal tool from an auto parts store. I used one based on the recommendation of other folks here, and it did a pretty good job. It's basically a bent ice pick that you slip up under the hose to break it free from the pipe.

 

[pdecat]

yup break off the clamps by over tightening, they pry off the screw assy. bend a cheap screwdriver 90 degrees to run under the hose if you cant cut it off. clean the fittings well before installing new hoses.

 

[rhbj03]

thanks. i'll try these methods.