Date:         Thu, 6 Aug 1998 07:26:09 -0400
Reply-To:     EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From:         EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Radiator hoses
Comments: To: SyncroHead@AOL.COM
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Sorry to disaggree but I do not recommend this. The screw type
once on will not allow for changes in materieal changes over time.
Where as the spring type will keep an increasing pressure even if
the meterials get softer. In other words they will increase some
pressure as required.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler


On Thu, 6 Aug 1998 SyncroHead@AOL.COM wrote:

> In a message dated 98-08-05 17:13:08 EDT, Chris Wyatt wrote:
>
> > Are screw-type hose clamps sufficient, or should I install something more
> >  fancy like the originals?
>
> I threw away all the dumb spring clamp originals and installed good quality,
> american made, stainless steel hose clamps when I replaced my engine.  Much
> prefer these screw type to the originals.  Automakers use the spring type ones
> only because they're quicker to install on the assembly line and don't require
> anyone to decide how tight is tight enough.
>
> Regards,
> Jim Davis
>