Can't get "crimp" clamp
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Racer
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From: Cotati CA
Can't get "crimp" clamp
I've checked w/my local dealer and they can't get, for my '89, the clamp that joins the pipe that runs up from the cat conv. to the check valve for the AIR system that is next to the right exh. manifold. A friend of mine called it a "crimp" clamp. Any ideas on how to attach the pipe and valve?
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Ha, I could never get the damn thing off no matter how hard I tried. It's still dangling on there. I pounded a bolt into the air tube to block it off.
Instructor
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From: Fountain Valley CA
If you're just trying to "join" the pipe and the gap is less than an inch, you can probably get by with a Swagelok union compression fitting; I believe its 1/2" tubing from the main cat to the air pump.
I had to do this on my 89 when the shop that replaced my cat just used a strip of Dr. Pepper soda can and hose clamps.
I had to do this on my 89 when the shop that replaced my cat just used a strip of Dr. Pepper soda can and hose clamps.
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Racer
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From: Cotati CA
Originally Posted by 89C4
If you're just trying to "join" the pipe and the gap is less than an inch, you can probably get by with a Swagelok union compression fitting; I believe its 1/2" tubing from the main cat to the air pump.
I had to do this on my 89 when the shop that replaced my cat just used a strip of Dr. Pepper soda can and hose clamps.
I had to do this on my 89 when the shop that replaced my cat just used a strip of Dr. Pepper soda can and hose clamps.
Instructor
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From: Fountain Valley CA
Any hardware store; Home Depot, Lowe's.... should have them.
Just ask for 1/2" union compression fitting. Swagelok is just a trade name.
If the gap is too wide for the fitting, then you will need 2 fittings and a section of 1/2" tubing for a sectional patch. I was fortunate enough that mine only had a 1/2 inch gap.
Just ask for 1/2" union compression fitting. Swagelok is just a trade name.
If the gap is too wide for the fitting, then you will need 2 fittings and a section of 1/2" tubing for a sectional patch. I was fortunate enough that mine only had a 1/2 inch gap.
Last edited by 89C4; Sep 21, 2005 at 10:47 AM.
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If you are talking about this crimp ring:
I got a new one in the box with my Random Tech hi flow cat that I bought from TPIS. I know TPIS sells the EGR crimp ring, they might sell this one as well.
I got a new one in the box with my Random Tech hi flow cat that I bought from TPIS. I know TPIS sells the EGR crimp ring, they might sell this one as well.
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Racer
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From: Cotati CA
Originally Posted by 89C4
Any hardware store; Home Depot, Lowe's.... should have them.
Just ask for 1/2" union compression fitting. Swagelok is just a trade name.
If the gap is too wide for the fitting, then you will need 2 fittings and a section of 1/2" tubing for a sectional patch. I was fortunate enough that mine only had a 1/2 inch gap.
Just ask for 1/2" union compression fitting. Swagelok is just a trade name.
If the gap is too wide for the fitting, then you will need 2 fittings and a section of 1/2" tubing for a sectional patch. I was fortunate enough that mine only had a 1/2 inch gap.
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Racer
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From: Cotati CA
Originally Posted by Square
If you are talking about this crimp ring:
I got a new one in the box with my Random Tech hi flow cat that I bought from TPIS. I know TPIS sells the EGR crimp ring, they might sell this one as well.
I got a new one in the box with my Random Tech hi flow cat that I bought from TPIS. I know TPIS sells the EGR crimp ring, they might sell this one as well.
