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One thing I've found over the years is that first of all, all factory hose clamps are garbage and should probably be thrown out after one use.
The stainless steel replacement clamps commonly sold seem to work fine, but may require extra tightening for tough applications. We use these all the time where I work, in all kinds of applications and exposed to all kinds of moisture, vibration, heat, and chemicals, and they are rarely a problem.
The bolt heads on the hose clamps are almost always 5/16, which is almost exactly 8mm. I tighten them using the socket of a 5-in-1 screwdriver rather than a flat-blade bit. You can get MUCH more torque on them and not slip off into a hose, the radiator, or your hand. Sears sells its version of this screwdriver for $5, often at the counter of the hardware dept. Handy tool, everyone should have one. Any other kind of 8mm or 5/16" socket can also be used, whatever you have that fits and works in the location.
You have a nice replacement metal radiator, but original plastic-tank radiators MUST NOT be over-tightened at the water necks, or they WILL break, and you WILL overheat your engine.
Good luck with it.
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::: Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: 92 244 ::: 90 745GL ::: 90 745T ::: 84 242DL ::: 90 745T Parts ::: Used to have : 86 244DL, 87 244DL, 91 244, 88 244GL, 88 744GLE, 82 245T, 86 244DL, 87 244DL, 88 245DL, 89 244DL!
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