Date: 5-9-08 06:01 From: kris in Toronto Subject: How tight is tight enough for hose clamps??
Just like the title says...in the process of clamping my fuel lines and all the engine hoses back in. How "tight" do I make the OEM hose clamps? I figured too tight is just as bad as too loose.
Thanks _________________ 73 Schwarz Tii (resto)
08 WRX STI
Date: 5-9-08 06:32 From: esty Subject: Re: How tight is tight enough for hose clamps??
Date: 5-9-08 10:42 From: TobyB in Seattle Subject: Re: How tight is tight enough for hose clamps??
but not so loose that they leak, either!
t _________________ I have a car disease. There is no cure.
I'm not even managing the symptoms very well...
Date: 5-9-08 11:17 From: Paul7002 Subject: About half-a-light-grunt with a screwdriver does it
The not so obvious point is that too tight can cut the hose. _________________ Paul in Richmond
'70 Chamonix
'95 Lowe 1605 - Evinrude SPL48
'05 Genuine Stella
Date: 5-9-08 10:15 From: 02Les in China....again! Subject: Re: How tight is tight enough for hose clamps??
Guten tite, as they say in the Fatherland. _________________ Les
'74 '02 - Jade Touring (RHD)
'76 '02 - Dark Met Blue (running project)
'76 '02 - Sienna (sleeping project)
'76 '02 - Sahara (parts car)
'98 323i Conv - Black
Date: 5-9-08 11:17 From: esty Subject: Re: How tight is tight enough for hose clamps??
Date: 5-9-08 11:51 From: RichardK in Hobart, Tasmania Subject: Re: How tight is tight enough for hose clamps??
How tight /
4-5 ft/lbs, or 48-60 inch/lbs if using a torque wrench.
Use less hand force if you are using a ratchet and socket or wrench, a " firm handshake " tight if using a screwdriver. The screwdriver will generally give less torque, to be on the safe side, than a wrench or socket.
Hope this helps. _________________ cheers
Richard
1972 2002 tii in golf yellow
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