John Robertson wrote:
> If I have to, I'll use whatever pliers or channellocks that I have.
> But I'm sure there isn't much room which will be the real problem I
> think.
>
> I looked at a few DIY videos (but by no means all) where about half
> used the
> plastic zip ties which I think won't hold up with cold, heat & oil
> around.
>
> The other half used a metal clamp, about half of which used a
> typical hose
> clamp worm gear type (which will hold up but which have sharp
> bouncy ends).
>
> The rest used a steel clamp that came with the package but none (so
> far)
> showed how they tightened/crimped that steel clamp but this one vide.
> https://youtu.be/m_iIkZEl6qY?t=293
>
> Notice he only needed to _pull_ tightly on the end to tighten that
> clamp!
>
> For just pulling on a wire to close a hose clamp I might not need
> much room.
> But where do I get those pull-type hose clamps?

Quit watching videos.

Do what any pinball game man would do. Hire a mechanic, play
pinball for an hour, and voila ... done.