Bad idea to re-use OEM squeeze-release hose clamps?

[fixizin]

Hey, me again... still staging everything for the cooling system flush and total hose replacement curse-and-swear day of fun.

I've always considered those tabbed hose clamps to be a lame compromise that Ford made for the sake of quick assembly at the factory... OTOH, they've not leaked a drop in 9 years, so... is it wise to re-use them with the new virgin hoses???

I don't like the classic worm-gear clamps, because the dozens of slots cut into the hose. Who makes the choice smooth banded clamps?

Thanks in advance...

 

[gotmudd]

those tabbed clamps as you call them are actually spring clamps,namely they are made out of spring steel. as long as they still have good tension i would say re-use them. if you don't feel comfortable re-using them you can get replacements at most auto parts stores. as to your next question, i am not sure what kind of clamp they are but i have seen hose clamps that have an actual bolt and nut assembly that resembles a spring clamp in that they are smooth surface, that i believe are still available. as i am sure MAKG may see this post maybe he can help me with that issue

Hey, me again... still staging everything for the cooling system flush and total hose replacement curse-and-swear day of fun.

I've always considered those tabbed hose clamps to be a lame compromise that Ford made for the sake of quick assembly at the factory... OTOH, they've not leaked a drop in 9 years, so... is it wise to re-use them with the new virgin hoses???

I don't like the classic worm-gear clamps, because the dozens of slots cut into the hose. Who makes the choice smooth banded clamps?

Thanks in advance...

 

[Chris.S.]

I get the banded hose clamps at a local hose store (yes, it is a hose store, it's actually called "Allen's hose n' all"). They stiill have the ring gear on the outside but also have a smooth band inside to protect the hose.

 

[fixizin]

... at a local hose store (yes, it is a hose store, it's actually called "Allen's hose n' all").

LOL... is that right next to The Scotch Tape Store? Are Allen's employees called... HOSERS? Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[compleckz]

T-clamps, people use them often on boost tubes, on cars with forced induction.

i would think a regular worm drive hose clamp would be sufficient on coolant hoses, especially since t-clamps can get expensive. they also make worm drive clamps with an inner liner to protect soft hoses, such as silicone. i would think autozone would have those since they try and market to the 'tuners'.