Iam installing a new water pump for my Ford Escort LX 1.9L. My (biggest one I get hold of in Home depot)channel lock wrench is not holding the big hose clip properly. Also the smaller hose (clip loosened and pulled back) is not coming off the pump end. Looks like its bonded by heat and pressure or by glue. What is the best way to remove the hoses from pump end?
I hate to damage those good hoses (if they are bonded with water pump are they still good hoses?) and also trying to avoid the trouble in fixing the other 2 ends of the hoses to firewall & radiator.
Appreciate any help.
Sam
Note: Even in my desperate need to remove the hose, I sprayed WD40 on the hoses and no use.