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Wire type - hose clamps

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:17 pm
by samprinci
G'day all.

quick question, has any 1 use the original wire type hose clamps for radiator hose???? just wanted to c if anyone had bad experiences or can recommend they work fine???

hers a pix for reference
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TA
Sam

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:41 pm
by samprinci
Thanks gain tim,
do u mean "thay can be a B%&^**# " because they dont work properly & leak?

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:33 am
by FB MAD
He probably means they can be a bastard to squeeze when trying to remove and install as they squirm around when you squeeze them with a pair of flat face pliers.

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:10 pm
by samprinci
OH! thanks FB MAD.

Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 9:05 pm
by samprinci
Does any body have any of these clips??? Rang Rares n they dont, nor do Spectrum???

need 2 for the radiator.

I'll put a post in parts wanted too.

TA

Re: Wire type - hose clamps

Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 9:45 pm
by blue ute
They're called Corbin Spring Hose Clamps, sometimes the'yre on ebay, rarespares have them listed in their online cattledog https://rsp-secure.com/rarespares/ - Browse by type - GM - Holden - FE FC - heater and engine bay - scroll down

Re: Wire type - hose clamps

Posted: Fri May 14, 2010 12:18 pm
by samprinci
blue ute wrote:They're called Corbin Spring Hose Clamps, sometimes the'yre on ebay, rarespares have them listed in their online cattledog https://rsp-secure.com/rarespares/ - Browse by type - GM - Holden - FE FC - heater and engine bay - scroll down
Thanks Blu ute, but the FB radiator 1's are 1 1/2'. rares are;HOSE CLAMP KIT WIRE TYPE 3/4" OD (4 PCS)

Got them off ebay dude.

thanks for your help any wayz.