I don't know. I think German clamps are part of the German car culture,
mostly, and American clamps likewise. I don't think anyone has ever
reported an engine fire based on the kind of hose clamps they use, but
rather the condition of the rubber.

That said, I use the German ones because they seem theoretically easier on
the rubber under them. I have no proof of that.

Jim

On Sat, Jan 12, 2013 at 3:02 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> it's not the best.
> figuring you mean the common # 4 small american style hose clamp.
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