View Poll Results: Replace stock GM host clamps?
NO! They're original!
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0%
No, don't fix what ain't broke
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90.91%
Yes, stainless hose clamps are easier and better.
1
9.09%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll
Stock hose clamps: Replace?
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Henderson Nv
Honestly they do the job fine. A pair of small 6" needle nose vice grips is what I use to remove them. If you want to buy fancy stainless clamps though go right ahead. Just don't replace them with wormgear clamps, they don't apply uniform pressure around the circumference of the hose.
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Honestly they do the job fine. A pair of small 6" needle nose vice grips is what I use to remove them. If you want to buy fancy stainless clamps though go right ahead. Just don't replace them with wormgear clamps, they don't apply uniform pressure around the circumference of the hose.
The spring-loaded "Corbin" style hose clamps also have the ability to expand and contract with temperature changes (including very cold temperature climates) unlike screw types that once tightened, are fixed.
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The stock hose clamps work just fine.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
There is a great/cheap hose clamp tool that makes changing hoses a snap. Go to Harbor Freight and get one. Learned about it from a YouTube video by "Froggy". It locks, compresses and releases.
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Joined: Mar 1999
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
I bought the clamp tool, makes short work of removal and installation. I did change the two bypass hose clamps on my 8.1 (other vehicle) only because access with the tool was impossible and a screw driver can easily reach. I prefer the stock clamps for all the reason mentioned in the prior posts.
