Runnin'OnEmpty
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Southeast USA
This is the one attaching the lower radiator hose to the
water pump. The clamp tangs are up under a brace and
almost impossible to reach. I finally removed the left
fan and used a CT clamp tool to get it loose enough to
pry downward past the waterpump tang, allowing the
lower hose to be pulled off.
This was supposed to be a quick and easy job (replacing the
lower hose), but the clamp position made removal a bear.
I could have had the new hose on and the job finished in
the time it took to remove that stupid clamp. All because it
was installed at the factory where the tangs were not easily
accessable.
I plan to either position the CT clamp where it's easier to
remove, or use a screw clamp on the lower hose.
Which is the better option? Thanks.
water pump. The clamp tangs are up under a brace and
almost impossible to reach. I finally removed the left
fan and used a CT clamp tool to get it loose enough to
pry downward past the waterpump tang, allowing the
lower hose to be pulled off.
This was supposed to be a quick and easy job (replacing the
lower hose), but the clamp position made removal a bear.
I could have had the new hose on and the job finished in
the time it took to remove that stupid clamp. All because it
was installed at the factory where the tangs were not easily
accessable.
I plan to either position the CT clamp where it's easier to
remove, or use a screw clamp on the lower hose.
Which is the better option? Thanks.