Air Con Pipes, Special Tool?

[evilally]

Ok, how do I get this bugger undone?

[addo]

Hi Alistair, you use an aircon disconnect tool which is a wraparound thing with pin hinging on one side. You clip it around the pipe and push/wiggle it into the joint to release the garter spring. Then you just use almighty force to overcome the stuck O-rings. The tools come in a kit, colour coded for different pipe OD's.

[evilally]

Thanks Addo, I have come across:

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/tools ... 0&1&t5_381" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

....but unfortunately it's not something I can source locally. I'll need to put it all back together until I can get one