Ford: How to remove water pump hoses?

sams opined in news:google.com:
 

Normal problem.

My usual method is to work the clamps back off the nipples, work a blunt
screwdriver under end of hose while twisting and pushing back.

If the hose splits or tears while doing this it needs replaced anyway.

If you want to avoid that in future, use very thin film of silicone grease,
NOT petroleum type, on connection.

"Backyard Mechanic" <com> wrote in message
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grease, 

I agree. What year? Getting a screw-driver under the hose where it connects
to the pump probably won't be easy.

Buy a new hose and don't worry about being nice to the old hose. Twist it,
cut it, burn it (kidding!).

When you do get them off, get hose clamps that aren't spring steel. Get the
ones that have the snail screw on them..

-Bruce

"Clem" <com> wrote in message
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They make special pliers for spring type clamps, if you can't get the big
one off by wrestling with it, maybe you can borrow the correct tool or pick
up a cheap one someplace like Harbor Freight. You should always replace the
hoses as a matter of course. You want to go through this again for a lousy
hose? I usually slit them parallel to the nipple in several places with a
utility knife, makes removal much easier. And as others have said,
DEFINITELY go with the screw type clamps. .

Dan

"Bruce Chang" <com> wrote in message
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blunt 
it, 

Just buy the tool, KD is a brand name of them about 20$ at your local parts
store.
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"Dan" <com> wrote in message
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lousy 

Screw-type clamps allow leaks don't they? Seriously, I thought the reason
the industry went to spring-type clamps is that the spring-type clamps can
expand & contract as the engine heats up/cools down. Screw-type clamps
can't do that.

"Bob M." <com> wrote in message
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Yes, that's exactly why we're is recommending them, because they'll leak.

"Bob M." <com> wrote in message
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They don't want any screwing at the factory - spring clamps are quick.
There are only three reasons the factory ever makes changes. Faster,
cheaper, federal mandate. Sometimes they try to think up ways to befuddle
the shadetree, so you just have to take it to a dealer,