Friggin Hose Clamps

[Freeride1]

Do I have bad luck or is there a problem with the hose clamps on Cats? My 05, M7 only has 800 miles on it and it has had two hose clamps that let go. The first one was at the rear of the tunnel and would just weep a bit in the truck but never let go. It was replaced when I updated the tail of my sled to the 09 extension. Then Sunday the one way up in the tunnel broke and dumped all the coolant on the trail. This was a total bummer since I had driven 3.5 hour to the riding spot and only made it 5 miles. After this I heard stories of M7's and F7's loosing clamps off the back of the motor. Should I plan on changing all these out?

 

[columbus]

I had the hose clamp that connects the front heat exchanger to the side fail in my wifes 05 M7. Had to remove the skid, track, and driveshaft to get in there and replace it. Major surgery for a $2 part. If you have to replace one, replace them all.

 

[900kingkitty]

gates makes a hose clamp that is like heat shrink, mind you you won't get it off, but i used them on my cooler hoses, the hotter you get them the tighter they get, i put one on one of my deep sockets and tried to beat it off , no way...here's a link
http://www.jegs.com/p/Gates/Gates-Power-Grip-Clamps/943359/10002/-1

 

[m8magicandmystery]

tbolt clamps will never fail

 

[BigRed118]

Make sure you are running the rear hose protectors. The 90 degree alum. shield. I never had a problem until I installed the Powerclaw. Those fingers are tearing mine off. Getting the guards today.

 

[Freeride1]

I have to fab up some new ones for the rear cooler lines and take the track out in the shop and put the old one back in properly. I was thinking about leaving the rear ones exposed and just carry and extra piece of hose and some clamps if I had a problem. We just started to get enough snow to really ride out here so I am still sorting things out from a bunch of changes.

 

[Freeride1]

This would have been an easier fix in the shop: