Engine hose clamps - reusable?

[docaudio]

I'm planning to replace the ICV and check several other items (for vacuum leaks), and have found those hose clamps a little confusing. They look to be 'one-shots', in other words, installed at the factory (with maybe a special tool) and not reusable once removed. Is that correct? Can I replace with conventional worm screw type? Or should I track down the originals?
Thanks.

[DRACO A5OG]

Yes, unless thrashed, if they are OEM, keep them SAE just don't fit right and the sharp edges tend to cut the hose, another issue

BTW that upper hose on the ICV is NLA so be very careful

[911pcars]

Oetiker is the name; needs an Oetiker-appropriate plier to crimp them.

e.g.
Hose, Tube, Fittings & Valves from MSC Industrial Supply Co.

Sherwood

[DRACO A5OG]

Originally Posted by 911pcars

Oetiker is the name; needs an Oetiker-appropriate plier to crimp them.

e.g.
Hose, Tube, Fittings & Valves from MSC Industrial Supply Co.

Sherwood

Damn, been looking for that Ear Clamp Tool. need to change PCV

[docaudio]

Understood, thanks!
But how should I remove them? Would I need the Oetiker-appropriate pliers to remove?

[911pcars]

Originally Posted by docaudio

Understood, thanks!
But how should I remove them? Would I need the Oetiker-appropriate pliers to remove?

I've never installed or removed one. Without a flat-rater to suggest a 5 second procedure, I'd say a Dremel-type cutoff wheel would make short work of it.

Sherwood

[cgibson67]

Originally Posted by docaudio

But how should I remove them? Would I need the Oetiker-appropriate pliers to remove?

Get behind the end of the clamp with a flat head screwdriver and give it alittle twist.

Buy an Audi and you'll get very good at it

[DRACO A5OG]

I just bought Tile Nippers for $7.00 at a local hardware store. If this ear clamps are the same design, once I squeeze it at the numb it should release.

Will be changing the PCV and hope to reuse the ear clamps if not SAE goes on.