(OT still VW) those damdable spring clamps

[jlagnese at massed.net (John S. Lagnese)]

I use a screwdriver to pop the top on, once the bottom is on. I also use a
small jack to hold up the downpipe to eliminate that headache. One time I
took apart a set of slip pliers. I ground one side down a bit to fit. It has
the grips to hold on with less slippage.
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "E R" <nicadimus@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 8:24 PM
Subject: (OT still VW) those damdable spring clamps


> Hello all;
>
> So here I am comming out of lurk mode, I have a question to ponder the
> list... doing the clutch on my 92 Jetta, the "C" clamps the hold the
exhaust
> downpipe to the manifold, they pop off easy enough with a pry bar, and on
> past projects I have been able to borrow the "special" tool to put them
back
> on...which is not the case now... have any of you all found a good
shadetree
> wrenching shortcut to get the clamps back on? there must be a better way
> than buying the $130.00 tool.. any Advice?
> TIA,
> Elijah
> 86 Scirocco 16v
> 92 Jetta carot
> 95 GTI VR6
>
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