MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: GTI5 on December 09, 2012, 05:22:13 pm

Title: VAG Hose clamps
Post by: GTI5 on December 09, 2012, 05:22:13 pm

Can anyone tell me the none butchering method of removing the VAG hose clamps? :laugh:

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Thanks

Title: Re: VAG Hose clamps
Post by: PDT on December 09, 2012, 05:33:43 pm

Small flat screwdriver under the top 'loop' and lever it backwards. A bit tricky at first but once you know what to do. Replace with good quality jubilee clip.

Title: Re: VAG Hose clamps
Post by: GTI5 on December 09, 2012, 05:36:51 pm

Quote from: PDT on December 09, 2012, 05:33:43 pm

Small flat screwdriver under the top 'loop' and lever it backwards. A bit tricky at first but once you know what to do. Replace with good quality jubilee clip.

Thanks Dude :happy2:

Title: Re: VAG Hose clamps
Post by: Sie on December 10, 2012, 10:27:52 pm

Or a nice pair of sharp tin snips.

Simon