KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > > I have seen several vans with loose clamps on the plastic lines that go to > the radiator. Some times the clamps themselves are rusted to the point that > they are tight if you try to turn the screw, but are no longer clamping. If > this is the problem then it should be just a matter of some new clamps. > Ken is right on again. I had this exact problem about a month ago. Coolant level had been dropping and spots appearing under the front of my '91. The clamp was loose but I couldn't tighten it. The strap is stainless, but the screw is not and the rust stops it from turning in the direction you want. At the time, I assumed that a PO had replaced spring clamps with screw type but apparently the screw type were original in this case. When I got this van about 3 years ago I had to replace the large steel coolant pipe on the lower left side of the engine. In the process I loosened and replaced some of the spring clamps on the many smaller hoses in the area. When trying recently to track down drips in that area, I found that all the screw clamps that I had used showed signs of seepage while the remaining spring clamps looked fine. I hate to admit it, but the spring clamps may be better. Sure are a PITA tho. Larry A. |
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