Harbor Freight has similar pliers for $9.99: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93038
They also have small hose pinching tools, which is what I have. Mercedes sells an official tool (shown in the factory service manual) but those aren't cheap. I got basically the same thing from Harbor Freight for about $5 for two, but I can't find them on their website anywhere - might be an in-store only item? They look just like this: http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=28835 These are nice since they fit in tight areas. Great for auto tranny cooler hoses, power steering hoses, etc etc... every toolbox should have 4 of these widgets. Definitely worth the ten bucks! :-) -dm > ------------------------------ > Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 03:02:26 -0700 > From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] R&R fuel pump replacement 300SE 1990 > > > Jim Cathey wrote: > > > > > But I believe that all one usually does is to pinch off the rubber > > > fuel line from the tank with vise-grips. Gently! > > > > That's what I do, anticipating replacing the hoses every time. They're > > often hardened by age and will leak when pinched. But the hose is cheap > > and if it can't hold up to a pinch, you're better off with fresh, > > flexible hose anyway. Put some vynil tubing on the ends of the grips to > > minimize the risk of damaging the hoses. > > > C'mon guys, spring for a set of proper hose pliers! I've found this set to > be a godsend: > http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/shopcart/TOOL/POR_TOOL_CAT150_pg4.htm#32 > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo > '93 Isuzu Trooper
