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Sep 2, 2025 | 05:17 PM

#61

FSU

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Originally Posted by rotarymike

Bought. I'll let y'all know how well it works.

Has anyone else used these as well? I don’t mind spending $8 if it means I’m going to save myself a headache. I’m (probably) late to getting this done but clamps are the one thing I’ve been indecisive about.

Sep 2, 2025 | 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Epiphany

There's also a less common clamp that's a mix of the two, the constant tension gear clamp: https://www.new-line.com/clamps/bolt...ion-gear-clamp. Can be slipped over the hose before the connector and still tightened with a nut driver or screw driver.

Old wise man says, don't let perfection become the enemy of the good.

Sep 3, 2025 | 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by socketz67

Old wise man says, don't let perfection become the enemy of the good.

I regret that I can only thumbs-up this one time. Truer words, man.

IMHO - don't overcomplicate. Use worm clamps (which will likely work fine with new hoses until long after you've moved on to another car) or the OEM clamps with new hoses, and call it a day.

Sep 3, 2025 | 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rotarymike

I see the merit in avoiding them on the main radiator hoses. We used them in the 80s/90s on those hoses and they were guaranteed to work themselves loose. On the small diameter host to the heater core, they can be used IMO.

What's important is to replace the connector ASAP then worry about the 10 year longevity of the clamp secondary.