Engine hose clamps - reusable?
 

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.

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 :eek:

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

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 SmileWavy

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

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 ;)

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.