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Gates - Thermoplastic Clamp 900

posted by  DRPetitt on  Tue Oct 19 10:10 CST 2010
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Has anyone had experience with the Gates - Thermoplastic Clamp? It sound interesting but I don't want to find out they don't work after installing a new radiator and hoses. Any other suggestions for hose clamps?

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    Gates - Thermoplastic Clamp 900

    posted by  spook on  Tue Oct 19 10:23 CST 2010
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    Dear DrPettit,

    Hope you're well. Gates products are sound. But there's no reason to experiment with rad hose clamps. Simple as they are, they are mission-critical. If a clamp fails and a hose comes loose, coolant loss is rapid, followed by damage to the water pump (if engine shut-down isn't prompt), and a blown head gasket.

    I'd use Volvo clamps: the teeth are not cut through the strap, so there's a smooth surface against the rubber. If Volvo clamps aren't handy, then standard stainless steel (with teeth cut through the strap) screw-operated hose clamps work well.

    Equally, I'd use Volvo brand hoses. The extra cost buys a lot of "peace of mind".

    Hope this helps.

    Yours faithfully,

    Spook








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      Gates - Thermoplastic Clamp 900

      posted by  289 on  Tue Oct 19 12:44 CST 2010
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      I never did like the way regular hose clamps can have those sharp edges and have been tempted myself to try to find alternatives. But spook is right...Too critical. I started installing hoses and then wrapping the ends where the clamps fit with 2 layers of electrical tape and then fitting a regular clamp.







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