Spring Clamps/Multi-Purpose Clamps
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Spring Clamps/Multi-Purpose Clamps
May I ask please if anyone knows where these can be purchased? I am experiencing some difficulty in locating them.
I am upgrading to a DeWitts radiator and also replacing the expansion tank on my 2004 coupe. I will be replacing all 6 related hoses as well.
I do have the spring clamps, or as they are sometimes called, the multi purpose clamps for both the upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose.
What I need then, are the clamps for the following:
Expansion Tank Inlet Hose
Expansion Tank Outlet Hose
Throttle Body Heater Hose
the heater hose that connects to the Expansion Tank.
I would welcome any help on this anyone would wish to provide.
Thank you for both your time and your attention to my post.
I am upgrading to a DeWitts radiator and also replacing the expansion tank on my 2004 coupe. I will be replacing all 6 related hoses as well.
I do have the spring clamps, or as they are sometimes called, the multi purpose clamps for both the upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose.
What I need then, are the clamps for the following:
Expansion Tank Inlet Hose
Expansion Tank Outlet Hose
Throttle Body Heater Hose
the heater hose that connects to the Expansion Tank.
I would welcome any help on this anyone would wish to provide.
Thank you for both your time and your attention to my post.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: TX
vol95
I recently made this upgrade. You will not be able to use the oem clamp on the top fitting of the radiator and its damn near impossible to use one on the bottom radiator fitting. I used plain ole airplane clamps with success. I used the oem clamps on everything else.
The hardest part of the installation for me was getting the fans in and out. In retrospect I believe I would remove the front swaybar for this installation.
I did not add the dewitt fans. I am about to drive in to Dallas today where it will be 106 degrees and a real test of my new radiator. I'll let you know how it goes. I don't think the new fans are necessary, but I will soon know!
VERYSOON
I recently made this upgrade. You will not be able to use the oem clamp on the top fitting of the radiator and its damn near impossible to use one on the bottom radiator fitting. I used plain ole airplane clamps with success. I used the oem clamps on everything else.
The hardest part of the installation for me was getting the fans in and out. In retrospect I believe I would remove the front swaybar for this installation.
I did not add the dewitt fans. I am about to drive in to Dallas today where it will be 106 degrees and a real test of my new radiator. I'll let you know how it goes. I don't think the new fans are necessary, but I will soon know!
VERYSOON
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 918
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From: TX
My vette is a 2004 6speed coupe.
The trip to Dallas was a complete success.
At 75-80 mph in 104 degrees my water temp showed 198-201, oil 215.
In Dallas stop and go, waiting at airport idling I saw 221 water, 229 oil. It was 110 degrees ambient.
Once moving recovery to 215 water temp was quick. Back on interstate back to 200 degrees water 215 oil.
I declare victory. I don't think you need the new fans. If I were to spend more money on cooling I would spend on a stand alone oil cooler, but I am satisfied with current setup.
VERYSOON
