Date:         Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:51:22 -0800
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
Comments: To: John Goubeaux <john@ucsb.edu>
In-Reply-To:  <47B2736B.1070206@ucsb.edu>
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On Feb 12, 2008 8:34 PM, John Goubeaux <john@ucsb.edu> wrote:

> This is probably a stupid question but are there advantages to using the
> spring clamps as opposed to standard hose clamps on cooling hoses?


The spring clamps keep relatively constant pressure on the hose regardless
of thermal expansion.  The expand-contract cycle can sometimes result in a
screw-type clamp loosening up enough to leak or even let the hose pop off.

I always seem to struggle with the spring clamps, but I'm sure if i had a
> proper pair the right type of pliers it would go a bit easier.
>

A decent set of cable-type spring clamp pliers is an enormous improvement
over the traditional "make-do" tools , ye olde channel-locks or vise-grips.

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"