Swapped my T stat as part of high mileage service.

Since then i've been using a small amount of coolant. No obvious drips. Not looked that close. I'd say 1" in the bottle every 200 miles.

I reused the original spring clamps, i know, i know...... And im assuming/hoping, that's the cause.

Anyone got opinions on which hose clamps to go for? Jubilee were always the best when I knew about such things. I'm keen to put the best possible on there. Going to order on Amazon for ease.

This type look great
Although those a touch big i think.

Thanks.

 

Stainless steel Jubilee clips/clamps. Ensure you use the right diameter for the hose and it'll never leak and you can remove and reuse without worries.

Stainless Steel Worm Drive Hose Clips 15-30mm Pack of 10 | Hose Clips | Screwfix.com

ignore the sizing - just guessing.

 

Any screw type stainless clamp is going to be better than the OLD spring clamps

 

Hose Clamp, 1 1/6 To 2 Inch | All The Parts And Hardware To Fix Your Car

Up to 2". Big enough for the T stat hoses?

Assuming they are a tough quality from AB.

 

Very nice quality clips but expensive and OTT for a simple water hose connection and better suited to higher pressure systems or split end pipe exhaust clamps.

 

Those are NOT genuine Jubilee clips and I would avoid these ones - the ones that have slots cut right through them are too fragile and prone to slipping, even when made of stainless.

Genuine Jubilee clips are the best bet - strong enough to do the job properly and be reusable: Genuine Jubilee Clips, hose clip, fuel hose pipe clamps worm drive 40-55mm | eBay

 

I recommend the (spring loaded) constant torque hose clamps. They ensure there is continual torque on the clamps from the expansion/contraction arising from engine heat and cooling. Here is an example:

 

The O'Reilly store I work at keeps the constant tension clamps in stock (our store has a lot of fleet/HD customers). If your local store doesn't have them, tell them to get out the damn catalog and order them from the DC.

 

Went to Autozone and the selection of hose clips they had was pitiful.

Managed to get some pretty decent looking items from a hardware store.

Those constant torque clamps are a nice touch.....

 

Agreed, but seriously expensive. I've never needed them in 45 years of auto repairs and servicing though and didn't know they even existed. Don't think I'd actually bother with them for the relatively low temperatures and pressures experienced in most autos. For temperatures and pressures above 300C or 4 bar I might look at them but not for the average vehicle.