arcwelder
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- 2002
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Hey Guys,
I seem to have a coolant leak coming from the connection of my lower radiator hose (engine side) on my 2002 Ranger Edge 3.0L. I'm looking to replace the factory spring-type clamp with a worm-type clamp, and was wondering if it would cause any problems or hose damage if I just leave the spring-type clamp attached somewhere along the middle of the hose so that I don't have to drain the coolant and detach the hose to do the replacement? How about when the coolant heats up and the hose expands? There doesn't seem to be enough room at the connection for both clamps, so the spring-type clamp would have to just hang on the hose if not removed, or maybe I could put it over the worm-type clamp (though I'm not sure if that's a good idea either).
Also, anyone know how tight the worm-type clamp should be made? Is there a certain torque I torque it down to? I've read that making it too tight can damage the hose, but I also don't want the hose flying off.
Thanks for your help.
I seem to have a coolant leak coming from the connection of my lower radiator hose (engine side) on my 2002 Ranger Edge 3.0L. I'm looking to replace the factory spring-type clamp with a worm-type clamp, and was wondering if it would cause any problems or hose damage if I just leave the spring-type clamp attached somewhere along the middle of the hose so that I don't have to drain the coolant and detach the hose to do the replacement? How about when the coolant heats up and the hose expands? There doesn't seem to be enough room at the connection for both clamps, so the spring-type clamp would have to just hang on the hose if not removed, or maybe I could put it over the worm-type clamp (though I'm not sure if that's a good idea either).
Also, anyone know how tight the worm-type clamp should be made? Is there a certain torque I torque it down to? I've read that making it too tight can damage the hose, but I also don't want the hose flying off.
Thanks for your help.