richardm6994
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| posted on 22/7/13 at 09:00 AM |
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jubilee clip vs t-bolt clamps
I'd like to know peoples opinion on which is better for clamping coolant hoses....good quality worm drive clamps (i.e. Jubilee) or t-bolt
clamps.
I realise both should provide adequate clamping force on my coolant pipes, however after a hose clamp failure this weekend...I would like to upgrade
using the best clamps avalible.
As I understand it....
Jubilee clips provide a more even clamping force around the pipe.
T Bolt clamps provide greater clamping force and are generally 50% wider than worm driven clamps.
I also understand it is easy to overtighten a t-bolt clamp and distort the tube....so care must be taken
So given the choice....what would be peoples personal preferences be to use on radiator hoses?
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40inches
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| posted on 22/7/13 at 09:10 AM |
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T-bolt/Mikalor every time, they don't cut into the hose, look better and clamp around the hose evenly, unlike worm drive/jubilee clips.
You can get them very cheaply on ebay.
 
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nick205
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| posted on 22/7/13 at 09:22 AM |
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Assuming the hose is in good condition and the water inlet/outlet point is OK (with a ridge) then a good quality new worm drive fitting is good enough
for me. I have found they are best replaced rather than reused, but once fitted they shouldn't give any trouble.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 22/7/13 at 01:00 PM |
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Modern worm drive clamps are ****
I now use stainless T bolt clamps for anything 25mm or over I also use instead of U bolt exhaust clamp as the seal better and you can usually get
the pipes apart again.
For smaller hoses I have become a big fan of OEM style spring clamps pretty fool proof and easy to fit if you buy the special pliers for
fitting/removing them.
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Jamwat
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| posted on 22/7/13 at 02:29 PM |
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jubilee are not the best hose clamps.
Otiker are far better and they have may types of drive systems for different application.
Trident Waveseal are even better still
then I would go for a t bolt design if the above do not solve your problems
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loggyboy
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| posted on 22/7/13 at 02:49 PM |
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intersting read here
https://www.amsperformance.com/attachments/article/72/Worm_Gear_Clamp.pdf
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