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Old 01-19-2008   #5
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Originally Posted by rkreigh
sears and a few other tool stores have a "cable clamp tool" it's designed specifically for the spring clamps which maintain tension.
I agree. Scott, before you decide they are tough to work on, try it out. In my opinion a specialized remote tool is easier to work with than screw-type clamps. I've never seen a remote screwdriver, and if the clamp is in a tight area or rotated wrong, a screw-type clamp can be a real bear too.

The best feature of the OEM clamps is they are constant pressure. Put them on lined up straight, and you will never have to mess with them again. They'll never loosen up and need to be retightened. As the hose deforms and becomes permanently impressed, OEM clamps will take up the slack.

Just my opinion, but I really think the OEM ones are the way to go. If you can't find a tool locally, feel free to borrow mine.

Looks are sort of subjective. I cleaned mine up and sprayed them with some matte black hi-temp paint. But I just wanted them to not stand out, and I always found it odd the OEM one on the upper radiator was not black like the rest.
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