At 02:46 PM 5/24/2000 -0700, you wrote:
>I hate those spring clamps!  Great for saving assembly time in the
>factory, but a PITA for the mechanic.

PITA - true

>Throw away the spring clamps when you replace the valve and use screw
>type hose clamps.

>Stuart MacMillan

IMHObservation, spring clamps maintain a constant sealing force that
self-adjusts for eventual rubber shrinkage, movement, etc; + they can't be
overtightened (if sized properly), and provide full circle sealing.  *Most*
screw type hose clamps are over tightened upon initial installation, then
aren't checked on a regular basis & re-snugged.  There are full circle
contact screw clamps available, & more rare still screw clamps that have a
spring under the screw to maintain tension.

Austin