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Le Mans Master
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From: The Old Dominion
Are you asking if something's not right? Or saying something wasn't right with the posting of the pic?
The vacuum lines in front of the PS reservoir seem odd but maybe it's just the angle. Also you have screw-type coolant hose clamps, not spring-type clamps.
The vacuum lines in front of the PS reservoir seem odd but maybe it's just the angle. Also you have screw-type coolant hose clamps, not spring-type clamps.
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From: Houston Texas
Originally Posted by Aurora40
Are you asking if something's not right? Or saying something wasn't right with the posting of the pic?
The vacuum lines in front of the PS reservoir seem odd but maybe it's just the angle. Also you have screw-type coolant hose clamps, not spring-type clamps.
The vacuum lines in front of the PS reservoir seem odd but maybe it's just the angle. Also you have screw-type coolant hose clamps, not spring-type clamps.
I'm assuming prev ownr changed easy asccesible hoses cuz lowers have spring type. was thinking screw would be better ....though whats your opinion???
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From: The Old Dominion
Originally Posted by FULLPWR
I'm assuming prev ownr changed easy asccesible hoses cuz lowers have spring type. was thinking screw would be better ....though whats your opinion???
Just my two cents. When I changed my hoses, I took the opportunity to clean and repaint my clamps black, but I used the originals.
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From: Houston Texas
Originally Posted by Aurora40
Some people hate the spring-type. They are more annoying to remove, but really the job of changing hoses is a pain no matter what. I like them because they constantly apply pressure. A screw type will never take up any new slack unless you tighten them. So if the hose shifts a little, rotates a little, or over time becomes naturally more compressed (which you can see when you pull a clamp off an old hose, there's a permanent "channel" left where the clamp was), then the screw clamp might become too loose and need retightening. A spring clamp will never need retightening.
Just my two cents. When I changed my hoses, I took the opportunity to clean and repaint my clamps black, but I used the originals.
Just my two cents. When I changed my hoses, I took the opportunity to clean and repaint my clamps black, but I used the originals.
Thanks Aurora40!
Luis
I'm taking your advise and getting some more original looking clamps.