Coolant hose under CPS

[SkyHawk Ecks]

That little hose decided to bust on me yesterday, spewing coolant all over the curb. I know that hose is a bitch to get to and an even bigger bitch to put back on.

Should I reuse the stock clamps or should I get some other clamps? I would imagine any other clamps would be hard to get to, as even the pinch ones require a needle-nosed plier and almost surgeon-like precision to get on.

"Block Hardline."

By the way, is there any one with a part number from regular ol' auto parts stores with a similar hose?

 

[Mrbaboon]

I used worm clamps, as if you get the screws in the right direction. they are very accessible. Better again would be T-Bolt clamps, as worm clamps aren't really optimal.

Have fun with that fucker. Make sure to lube up both ends with a bit of spit before slipping it on. Works good.

 

[SkyHawk Ecks]

T-bolt clamps would be better for such a tight space?

Approximately what size?

 

[Mrbaboon]

Now that I think about it T bolts probably wouldn't fit due to their design. :nono:


Worm clamps will work well since you can access one screw from the front and another from the passenger side.

Although they don't have the ability to expand like the spring clamps do, they are just 100000x easier to put on in that small space.

 

[mkIIIman089]

I recommend getting new stock clamps and using them. From my experience they work MUCH better then worm gear and are a lot more practical then t-bolts.

 

[Mrbaboon]

If you end up running stock clamps again make sure you get yourself a good pair of LONG needle nose pliers. Curved ones are a godsend too.

Curved + long? I'm getting myself a little too excited.

 

[jetjock]

What mkiiiman said. Constant tension clamps are superior to screw clamps. Especially in areas where you don't want to go back in to repair the leaks that often happen with non-constant tension clamps. CT clamps are not hard to remove or install if you buy the tools made specifically for them. One of the best investments you'll ever make, especially the deep reach cable activated tool. A complete set of tools for CT clamps will set you back about $50

Not that you should do it but when using non-molded hoses with a tight radius an old trick is to install a spring in them. Use stainless springs for coolant. Any hardware store will have them.

 

[SkyHawk Ecks]

If in any event Toyota doesn't have the stock ones on the shelf, I'll just go ahead and go to Autozone/Kragen/Pepboys and pick up some constant tension clamps.

I'll probably pick up the 7777 direct route lower radiator hose too while I'm at it.

 

[supra90turbo]

your hoses are speaking.

 

[SkyHawk Ecks]

You should see what the other parts are saying. It ain't pretty.