(OEM) Single Use hose clamp

Post by **abscate** » 18 Aug 2018, 15:17

Mr. Detail wrote: 18 Aug 2018, 13:47 Thanks everyone for your responses. Now I have to see if I even have access under the car for that charcoal canister hose.

Drop the canister a bit for access then use line pliers to tighten the clamp.

It’s not critical on Evap parts under vacuum. You are just stopping the hose from falling off

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 19 Aug 2018, 15:40

$5.00 per clamp .. I use Zip ties in lieu of Oetiker clamps. So far no issues. I use a Cable Tie Gun to tighten the Zip tie until it snaps then dike off the excess.

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 20 Aug 2018, 08:18

Are cable tie guns cheap?

Post by **chrism** » 20 Aug 2018, 08:59

Zip ties are available in various grades, some are actually a bit pricey. Over time the cheaper ones don’t fair all that well when used in a high temperature environment and/or a dry climate. They can get pretty brittle.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 20 Aug 2018, 16:28

Are cable tie guns cheap?

You can pick up a good one on eBay for ~$15.00.

You can get all plastic ones for less but, the all plastics one do not have any mechanical advantage. The lack of mechanical advantage can be hard on older people with diminished hand strength.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 20 Aug 2018, 16:53

Over time the cheaper ones don’t fair all that well when used in a high temperature environment and/or a dry climate

The Nylon ties I use have a temperature range of -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C). I figure as long as it does not get heated by the exhaust or come in direct contact with the block, It will be OK.

Mr. Detail · Post by **Mr. Detail** » 21 Aug 2018, 05:30

Thanks much RHP for your response.

Durenol · Post by **Durenol** » 21 Aug 2018, 13:15

As someone passing by this thread, what's the advantage of using these clamps vs the normal screw-tightening kind? These appear to be more expensive with no obvious benefit.

Post by **Rattnalle** » 21 Aug 2018, 13:46

Durenol wrote: 21 Aug 2018, 13:15 As someone passing by this thread, what's the advantage of using these clamps vs the normal screw-tightening kind? These appear to be more expensive with no obvious benefit.

They're much faster to use on an assembly line.

Durenol · Post by **Durenol** » 21 Aug 2018, 14:05

That makes sense. I guess I should have clarified though that I mainly meant "for a joe sixpack working under his car", as I don't understand why you'd pick these over normal clamps that are cheaper, reusable, and don't require a special pair of pliers. Is it just for people who are obsessive about stock parts?