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replacing thermostat...cant get hose clamp off

Old Apr 13, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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replacing thermostat...cant get hose clamp off

I went to replace my 99 maxima's thermostat tonight...and the hose clamp is a screw/bolt type that just wont budge. I sprayed pb blaster on it, but I cant get it to budge. While fighting with it, I broke the bolt head off.


Any suggestions on how to get this clamp off so I can change my thermostat?
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JonGordo8
I went to replace my 99 maxima's thermostat tonight...and the hose clamp is a screw/bolt type that just wont budge. I sprayed pb blaster on it, but I cant get it to budge. While fighting with it, I broke the bolt head off.


Any suggestions on how to get this clamp off so I can change my thermostat?
If it's just the hose clamp u broke...take a knife and cut the hose in pieces...it'll come off.
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 04:39 AM
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Cut the clamp with a small side cutter.
Old Apr 14, 2005 | 05:18 AM
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what is a small side cutter, its like a snips right? Will do, thanks guys
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