I'm installing an LFP HE and want to reuse the factory compression type hose clamps in lieu of the LFP-supplied hose clamps.
Should there be any concern with reusing the factory clamps?
Should there be any concern with reusing the factory clamps?
Safe to reuse the factory compression type hose clamps?
- Thread starter cobra4v04
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I had one that either wasn't reinstalled properly by the previous owner, or came loose somehow. Either way, it started leaking. When I changed out the thermostat, I replaced all of the spring loaded clamps with screw-tight ones while the coolant was out. The screw-type clamps are cheap and I trust them a lot more.
Admittedly, I probably wouldn't have replaced them if I didn't already have to drain the coolant.
Admittedly, I probably wouldn't have replaced them if I didn't already have to drain the coolant.
The factory clamps are absolutely fine......Just that the aftermarket hose clamps are so much easier IMO and I just use an 8mm to tighten em all up.
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