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Subject:Those darn hose clamps
From:Phil S.
Date:Mon, 12 Aug 2002 14:56:58 -0700

Hey all, Leon gave me the idea that i might have some
hoses that are leaking in air where the hose clamps
are during the extreme cooling/heating
process(expanding/contracting) I need to put new hose
clamps and and radiator feed/return lines.....my
question is:

Can i use expendable hose clamps on all my coolant
hoses? When i say expandable i mean those kind that
have to be removed with pliers or special tool and
they are "sprung"-always tight when hot or cold....i
have no idea what they are called:(

Thanks

Phil Stanhope 84' Westy w/Tiico

Air entering system thru any of
too many connectors
if clamps are tight enough for fluid not to leak but
just enough for
air.
Air blocks flow of coolant and water pump just
circulates coolant
mainly inside engine.
Checking for leaks and tightening all clamps should
take care of the
problem.

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