Product review (3 stars): I got the clamp off easily with a tape wrapped flat head screwdriver
I got the clamp off easily with a tape wrapped flat head screwdriver. Of course putting it back on is.... My impatient boyfriend ran off when I asked him to hold the clamp in place while I attempted to pull it into position with needle nose pliers as one reviewer here has done successfully. I was trying to make a tool at home but did not have any suitable parts handy. I was going to buy this tool when I saw Frenchy's review and pic of the tool he made. It was quite similar to what I wanted to make and that confirmed that I could make a working spring expander without opening a machine shop. I ran to the hardware store just before closing and got what they had. Here are pics of my DIY spring expander. It worked perfectly, but the mold wasn't under the door gasket. I can't find it anywhere but it sure does smell. Back to tub clean cycle for now!