Jubilee clips and coolant hoses

[alex.mcintosh]

Probably a stupid question...

Just fitted a recored radiator. When using the same hoses, is it best to:-

- use the same position as the previous jubilee clip (where the hose is now indented)
- use a "fresh" position nearer the end of the hose
- use a "fresh" position further from the end of the hose
- not worry about it as long as it doesn't leak!!

Also, is the bit of the hose that is indented now weaker than the rest and less inflexible?

Thanks

Alex

[wolosp]

Probably a stupid question...

Just fitted a recored radiator. When using the same hoses, is it best to:-

- use the same position as the previous jubilee clip (where the hose is now indented)
- use a "fresh" position nearer the end of the hose
- use a "fresh" position further from the end of the hose
- not worry about it as long as it doesn't leak!!

Also, is the bit of the hose that is indented now weaker than the rest and less inflexible?

Thanks

Alex

I would use option 1, providing that the hose is fully on the in/out pipe. Make sure that the clip is positioned over a 'round' section of the rad pipe - on my car, one of the pipes was slightly oval and the clip had been fitted at this point, resulting in a leak..I repositioned the clip to a circular bit of pipe and all was ok.
Option 4, if it currently applies would also be ok!

[sagalout]

new hoses!

[dlewis]

Hi Alex

Is there any spare so that you can trim the indented part off?

[alex.mcintosh]

No spare at all unfortunately.....

[thornogson]

Use two clips one behind the origonal, if there is enough room.

[jev]

I would also use option 1.

If the hose is at all perished replace it. They fail suddenly & spectacularly...

[sagalout]

Been there jev, hence my own post!!