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Old Mar 7, 2015 | 09:03 AM
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Default Snap ring pliers - exhaust flange retainers
Can someone tell me a P/N or place to buy the snap ring pliers that work with exhaust flange retainers? I can't find them at Sears, Lowes or Home Drpot.

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Old Mar 7, 2015 | 09:24 AM
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Will these work?


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I just grab the ends with a couple of regular pliers and pull like hell...they're a bitch, but no need for special tool to remove.
 
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I found a nice set of Snap Ring pliers at AutoZone.They'll come in handy if you want to change clutch cable. I can also tell ya don't even bother with the cheap ars Harbour Freight ones.
 
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Originally Posted by GibT
The little plate adapters with grooves look like the right thing.

I've done it by hand and with pliers, but I've twisted them and scratched them a couple times. Since I'm getting ready to do some swapping back and forth of exhaust for testing, I'd rather just have the right tool.
 
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I use pliers to get one end of the ring over the flange and then pull.
 
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Here ya go, may find them less expensive but this is what I use:
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