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2.3Turbo_T

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Instead of using the cheap hose clamps you buy at the local chain auto parts and hardware stores that tend to strip when you put to much torque on 'em..........try these.



Next time you're at the local Pick-N-Pull mosey on over to the high end import section. Pop the hood on some BMW and Mercedes and grab several sizes. I've gotten 'em as small as 1/4" and as big as 4" (in millimeters though).

The slots are louvered (much stronger) and the clamp edges are beaded and rolled (also much stronger). Made in Germany too, not Taiwan or India........yes, there is a difference! They even have the sizes stamped on them in millimeters. Being stronger they're able to be much thinner also.



Check out the comparison. The cheap ones just have slots stamped in them, sharp edges and they're much fatter. The German ones you can torque on 'til your hearts content! One time I paid $.25 apiece and another time they just waived me through. I use these all over the roadster!

 
good tip thanks
down here the rule is if i fits in your pocket it's covered by the $2 you pay to get in, or maybe that's my rule [S cover-alls with lots of pockets. light bulbs and fuses are a big item.
have fun and enjoy the rain. :D
 
hose clamps

one of my buddies a plant mechanic gave me a bag of those years ago they are great !
 
good tip thanks
down here the rule is if i fits in your pocket it's covered by the $2 you pay to get in, or maybe that's my rule [S cover-alls with lots of pockets. light bulbs and fuses are a big item.
have fun and enjoy the rain. :D
La-La-La-La-La-La-La-La- I didn'n hear a thing. :eek:

Nuts, bolts, washers, clamps, fuses, bulbs, knobs... Most fools drop this stuff on the ground and it hurts the environment. I always haul it off for the good of the planet. :D
 
La-La-La-La-La-La-La-La- I didn'n hear a thing. :eek:

Nuts, bolts, washers, clamps, fuses, bulbs, knobs... Most fools drop this stuff on the ground and it hurts the environment. I always haul it off for the good of the planet. :D

:rolleyes: Skip, what a giver you are :p
 

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