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My Touareg has the intake piping secured with a bunch of spring-type hose clamps.

I currently use a miniature C-clamp to expand them, but it is painfully slow, prone to slipping and access can be a problem at times.

Spring Type Hose Clamp

I have a pair of bent-nose pliers but they don't open wide enough. Before sinking funds into acquiring a bigger version of it, I was wondering if there is something that keeps the clamp expanded without keeping one hand busy.

So is there a more convenient, purpose-built tool for the job?

Zaid
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You can use this tool to get the job done.

They are called Hose Clamp Pliers.

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This is not the right tool

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DucatiKiller
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If nothing else is available, I'd consider boot-pinch pliers, aka nail puller pliers, because the sharp edges will go under the lips and its going to be less likely to slip off than the C clamp.

Of course the right tool (as per other answers) would be much better, but for a once-off task then the right tool is quite expensive.

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Slip joint pliers can do the job quite well, but I usually use a pair of Vice Grips. There is, however a tool made for this. Here's an image of one:

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It's called a: Spring Clamp - Flexible Ratchet Tool

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