Satans Jubilee

[Mark One]

Why is it that renault use these really annoying alternatives to a jubilee clip on the coolant circuit hoses.
Every time i want to unclip the bottom hose I always find that pliers slip off the B*st*rd :banghead:

Incase you don't know what I'm on about yet they are like a highly sprung clip that needs to be squeezed with pliers and pushed back up the hose so the hose can be released.

IS THERE A TOOL FOR THE JOB?
would probs look like this:

 

[davebem]

lol, I know what you mean, no matter how many pliers I have none of them grip it and pull it off at the same time. Ive nearly got round to replacing them all with proper ones.

 

[geesus69]

i know exactly what you mean, especially when theres just enough room for your hand, never mind a great big pair of pliers!

there is a proper tool for it though im sure

 

[Mark One]

FOUND SOMETHING! Aparently It's called a Flat Band Hose Clip

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Facom-Flat-Ba...4337426QQihZ010QQcategoryZ30922QQcmdZViewItem

Thats an ebay add for one that costs £54 delivered

Or heres one for a £5er - was going to buy one but postage is £5!!
I think i'm gonna have a look at next months tool auction near me, get some other bargains too :approve:

 

[cat171]

I remember those things, they were green on my valver. I took them all off when I flushed the system & replaced them with jubilee clips.

You can undo them with an adjustable wrench, but it's a pain.

 

[ditz]

i just use mole grips.
they are easier really for easy to get to ones as they lock.
but i do have a tool like was posted above except remote the actual clamp end is on a long bit of cable for hard to access ones like on jag s type heater valves