Hey Eric The post 1986 are 47mm & GoWesty says they will work on 1983 to 91 but the Pre 86 pipes are 6mm smaller so might be a bit loose ~ The Spring style that VW chose to use are actually the best to use when a rubber hose is clamped to a metal fitting & a lot of Heating & Cooling is happening,,, If a rigid clamp is used in those conditions the hose gets crushed over time & then the clamp becomes loose ~ If You want to use ScrewClamps I recommend Breeze Hose Clamps https://hoseclampsdirect.com/breeze-constant-torque-catalog-information/ & I would use “9228H" which have a range of 33 to 57mm Click this Link <https://hoseclampsdirect.com/breeze-constant-torque-catalog-information/> for amazon or "CT 9428 B" which have same range but are constant torque so might be better under heating & cooling ~
ORR ~ DeanB > On 12 Dec , 2023, at 8:02 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > Hi helpful folks, > > I’ve learned that when I walk into a FLAPS for a small thing I need a very clear description. > > I was recommended to put additional hose clamps on my front hoses where they meet the radiator and pipes. I was told to get silicone appropriate worm clamps to supplement the spring clamps that are allowing some coolant drips. > > So, helpful folks, > > What is such a clamp called? And what diameter is it? > > I’m pretty sure I knew this and it was on the GW site but finding it again is a chore. > So, if anyone knows what I tell the person at NAPA or such a place let me know. > > Time to check one more small thing off my winter fixes list. > > Eric Caron |
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