Daytona-Dave

Now the cars are getting older it is something that needs checking on as they seem to be corroding away and not leaving enough clamping force on the bottom hose where it secures to the radiator, Just had to change the fourth in as many weeks after checking a few at the Saturday club,




You will need to remove the lower plastic cover to gain access, you don't need to remove the hose as the clamp is usually corroded enough to open up to pull off,

you then need to clean off as much of the rust deposit as you can so the new clamp can sit correctly.



then fit a new stainless jubilee clip the pipe is 42 od so a clamp in the range of 35 to 50 will do, open the clamp fit around the pipe and secure.

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mikefifth

Thanks

mikey k

One for the FAQ
All these little tricks as the cars get older are invaluable

noodels

Must take a look at mine

markforrester99

Mine was the same when i changed the radiator. Was falling apart when i was trying to squeeze it to get it off the pipe. Done the same as you Dave just stuck a decent jubilee clip on it.

I guess they use these spring clips because they are easier to assemble than a jubilee and no chance of over tightening and damaging the pipe or radiator fitting.

flanders

They used those kind of spring clips because the apply a constant pressure, it's pretty important on these kind of heat cycling fittings.
I'm not sure these standard jubilee clips will work in the long run without starting to leak some.

BenRNBP

The Mikalor clamps are working fine on mine - was just trying to look up what size I used but eBay doesn't remember the details of what I bought. I think they were either the 34-37mm or 37-40mm ones.

Andy_F

These types of clips are called 'grenade clips' in the business, as they are simply a case of pulling a plastic pin out of the clip during production. It then springs closed and holds a constant pressure - ie, no need to go tightening anything afterwards. It's purely an ease of build thing.

heymynameismark

Constant tension clamp would be better, but a new jubilee is more than fine for replacing old ones.

Good share. Thanks!

earl's_f20c

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