Originally Posted By: Trav
Sorry. McMaster-Carr
http://www.mcmaster.com
Yes Plastic radiator connectors are a real problem, Worm type clamps do not keep tension on the hose when the weather turns cold they leak.
Constant tension clamps maintain tension throughout a wide temperature range without digging into the hose.
Hylomar is a real help on all hose connections and worth keeping in stock, it last a long time in the tube even after its been opened.
Trav, what do you think of the thermal band clamps from Gates? I've itching to give these things a try. Of course the one big drawback is one time use only, but they're supposed to maintain a constant tension, even in cold weather.
Sorry. McMaster-Carr
http://www.mcmaster.com
Yes Plastic radiator connectors are a real problem, Worm type clamps do not keep tension on the hose when the weather turns cold they leak.
Constant tension clamps maintain tension throughout a wide temperature range without digging into the hose.
Hylomar is a real help on all hose connections and worth keeping in stock, it last a long time in the tube even after its been opened.
Trav, what do you think of the thermal band clamps from Gates? I've itching to give these things a try. Of course the one big drawback is one time use only, but they're supposed to maintain a constant tension, even in cold weather.