Date:         Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:26:56 -0700
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Coolant hose clamp size and style
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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                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