2000 Upper Coolant Tube

[Tom and Patty]

Replacing my wax valve and had to pull the coolant tube. It is built by Tube Specialties and the part number is 7555-60644. Also replacing the coolant hoses which are 2 1/4 inch. Thanks to Dave Fernandez for knowing the coolant hose size

[wolfe10]

Minor "point of order":


Of using 2 hose clamps, the screws should be 180 degrees from each other.


From the marine industry, where "issues" can cause boats to sink.

[Tom and Patty]

Originally Posted by wolfe10

Minor "point of order":


Of using 2 hose clamps, the screws should be 180 degrees from each other.


From the marine industry, where "issues" can cause boats to sink.

Thanks Brett. I am only using one. There was only one on each end. Should I use two?

Right now the second one is hanging there so when I put the pipe on I don't forget the clamp and have to take the pipe back off

[wolfe10]

No, not suggesting that two are needed.


Just that if you do use two hose clamps in any application, that the screws are opposite each other.


Guess I spent too much time working on boats where the plumbing was well below water level.

[Tom and Patty]

Originally Posted by wolfe10

No, not suggesting that two are needed.


Just that if you do use two hose clamps in any application, that the screws are opposite each other.


Guess I spent too much time working on boats where the plumbing was well below water level.

I value your opinion. But I just know me. I'd put the tube back on and not have the clamp. Although, these are the heavy duty worm gear clamps, so I could install it. Maybe I will use my old clamps too.



Thank you Brett.

[wolfe10]

Those look like good quality constant torque clamps, MUCH better than standard worm gear clamps.

[tonka96]

I Just replaced all 4 hoses.
3 of a #23547 Gates vibraflex hump hose
2 1/4 x 4 1/2

And 1 of a #21184 Gates 2 1/4 90°

Ordered them from Rockauto.com and amazon