Power steering hose clamps

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by mtdman, Mar 16, 2010.

  1. mtdman

    mtdman Well-Known Member

    I had these clamps on my power steering hoses that I have no idea how to replace. They looked like they were pinched together. Can these be replaced, or can I just use regular hose clamps? That's a lot of pressure in those hoses, don't want leaks.
     
  2. Steve Craig

    Steve Craig Gold Level Contributor

    A worm style hose clamp will work fine.
    You can , however, install the original pinched style very easily.
    Buy a set of pliers with the cutting/working edge at the very front.........hard to describe & I can't recall the name. I bought a set & they work great for this clamp.
     
  3. copperheadgs1

    copperheadgs1 copperheadgs1

    They look like the pliers they pull your teeth with. Never had one pulled? Consider yourself lucky.:pray: The clamps are available from AMK and others.
     
  4. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Thats the return line, so there is very little pressure there. Regular hose clamp will work just fine.
     
  5. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member


    are thet called nipper pliers?
     
    Last edited: Mar 20, 2010
  6. steve covington

    steve covington Well-Known Member

    I use clamps designed for fuel injection hoses. They don't cut into the material as worm style clamps do, and provide better sealing pressure around the hose.
     

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