I hate Toyota Hose Clamps!!!

[jetjock]

That film is good example of a bad mechanic. Lmao @ "bimetallic" spring clamps. I wish there was such a thing. Lots of potential for fun there

 

[IJ.]

They get looser the hotter it gets

 

[SrBigbutt]

The guy on the video suggested worm clamps because the pinch clamps are a one time use only!! haha.

 

[adampecush]

When you buy the clamps new from the dealer, the lower radiator hose clamps have small clips that hold them open.

Slide over hose, put hose on, poition clamp, pull the clip and they tighten up

There are several special tools for working with them, but I've never had an issue (and worm gear clamps suck ass).

I just discovered this last week! You can re-use the little tabs on clamps that have been removed as well, making for an easy install.

 

[pb92supraturbo]

One of the best specialty tools I've ever purchased. Makes these type of hose clamps a breeze to remove and install - especially in hard to reach locations.

 

[wiseco7mgt]

I just use my thumb and forefinger. If that doesn't work my teeth.!:naughty:

 

[adampecush]

I just use my thumb and forefinger. If that doesn't work my teeth.!:naughty:

I guess you are much manlier than I....and probably more disfigured.

 

[Poodles]

LMAO

Yeah, I lost those clips in the move.

Keep in mind if you use silicone hoses, most worm gears will EAT THEM. I run samco radiator hoses hence the stock clamps...

 

[wiseco7mgt]

I guess you are much manlier than I....and probably more disfigured.

lmao

 

[grimreaper]

I just replaced my upper radiator hose a month ago because the worm gear put a nice slit in it that over time caused a leak.

 

[shaeff]

I've always liked the spring clamps. Much easier than fumbling with a screwdriver and crappy worm gear clamps.

 

[CyFi6]

Bought some new clamps from Toyota a few months ago along with a new upper hose and they dont have the holding open feature Oh well upper hose clamps are easy enough to get at.

 

[FullNelson]

So on the new clamps, you guys can reuse the hold open clip? Neat! Ill try not to loose mine.

 

[Jeff Lange]

I just watched a bunch of those "Expert-Village" videos on Youtube... they're so backyard mechanic, it's not even funny... okay, it's funny.

Haha.

Jeff

 

[Poodles]

Bought some new clamps from Toyota a few months ago along with a new upper hose and they dont have the holding open feature Oh well upper hose clamps are easy enough to get at.

Only the clamps for the lower hose have em, top ones don't.

And the clips are a BITCH to put back on as well. I wish we had clamps like some of the euro cars have (I have em at work). If you sweeze em open al the way they automaticly lock open, then you can push the little tab and they'll spring closed.

 

[Doward]

Find the manufacturer of them!

 

[Doward]

Poodles, are these them?

http://www.efc-clamp.com/productspec.asp?1,87,01132

 

[Poodles]

Nope, the tab is in the center of the band.

I gotta remember where I've seen em in my warehouse, but I'll hunt em down if I can...

Also, the euro worm gear hose clamps are made differently and won't cut. The teeth are risen, not holes in the band. Like this: http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Number/Hose-Clamp-28---33-mm-__07129952113_GEN_E095124A.aspx

I work for WorldPAC, if you get an account you get full access to the parts catalog, but you're supposed to be able to try it out a bit, but the site isn't working for me.

Here's the direct link to it: http://sd.worldpac.com/webparts/catalog/index.jsp

 

[RiyadYar]

ive seen them on bmws comes apart like butter

 

[shaeff]

Yep, my M3 uses the raised style worm clamps. They're a bit better than the cut-through style for sure.