I always reuse the spring clamps and see them as extremely advantageous over screw clamps for most applications. I use the proper clamps in the proper places and would suggest doing the same and see nothing wrong with it. -craig > On Sep 22, 2014, at 4:18 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Hi all. > > I'm ready to install these (image): http://tinyurl.com/pchha54 into my > '88 Westy. > > Searching the archives, there seems to be 2 different camps on > re-using the OEM coolant hose spring clamps: > > - re using them is ok > - don't re use. Install new German type screw clamps. > > Getting the German type clamps means ordering them online; I'd rather > not wait. However. I do see the advantages to using them. > > Assuming proper parts prep, will re-using the OEM spring clamps ensure > a leak free union? > > Thanks! > > Neil. > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine Swap Group: > > http://tinyurl.com/d7gd5ej |
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