I didn't go stainless on hose clamps, but anything else--especially  
exhaust--that I remove I try to replace with stainless.

I replace weeping head gaskets a year and a half ago and went all  
stainless with the replacement exterior bolts. They are as nice and  
shiny and rust-free today as the day I put them in. There are so few  
of them, your wallet won't feel the difference with this important  
upgrade.

Go for it.

Jim

On Jun 1, 2006, at 12:55 PM, eric luebbers wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
>   Well I am knee deep in ordering parts for my engine replacement,  
> but my question is should I use stainless steel hardware to  
> reattach my cooling pipes and anything else that attaches to the  
> motor. Are there any pros (no rust) or cons (price?) to doing this?  
> any advice would be welcome.
>
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