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Old 11-27-2007, 06:34 PM
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would you trust theses to hold for the long
term or switch to screw socket type hose clamps, i think my
stock one top of rad leaks a litlle right before thermo opens on warm up...
Old 11-27-2007, 06:53 PM
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i got rid of them when i changed the hoses. its not that i dont trust them its just they really suck to remove.
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Screw type ones grip better and are easier to remove, I'd use those.
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I assume by factory you are talking about the ones you have to squeeze to get loose? I've never had a problem with one leaking but I do prefer the screw style because they are easier to get at most of the time.




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