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Old 01-20-2019, 06:18 PM
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I have a lower hose that is making contact with the end of a bolt. I think it will eventually lead to a leak. I need to put something around the hose to protect it and I was curious what creative ideas you have on how to do this. Something from the hardware store? Some sort of round clamp? My searches haven't come up with too much.

I have seen these things online, but I was thinking something smaller and maybe something that I could pick up locally at a store.


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Why not just cut a section of scrap radiator hose, split it lengthwise and place it over the hose?
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Corrugated plastic drain hose from Home Depot. Split it lengthwise so you can slip it over the hose, then secure with zip ties.
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Fix the root cause.
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Originally Posted by gofastwclass
Fix the root cause.
Bry, we should start a TV show. You're the good cop, i'm the bad cop.

I was gonna post "route the goldang hose so it doesnt hit a bolt or move the bolt!"
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Can the bolt be replaced by a buttonhead one?
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electrical suppliers sell "interduct" in all kinds of sizes, it works pretty well for abrasion defense..
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Originally Posted by gofastwclass
Fix the root cause.
Sometimes, shortening a too-long hose eliminates it.




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