Briann1177
Goblin Guru
I know the standard worm style hose clamps are a staple and most people will use them with no issues, but I find them to be junk. Maybe it's just a matter of me not knowing how tight to run them down, but they seem to loosen up on their own. I had one start dripping on me. The Goblin kit requires requires more clamps than a normal vehicle, and I don't want to worry about them coming loose.
I think I'm going to replace them all with some ABA Original stainless clamps. They're supposedly some of the best around and at around $2.30/ea for the sized I'd need, they better be. They have rolled edges, a smooth underside that won't imprint grooves into the rubber, and a one-piece pressed screw housing that won't open up if you over tighten.
Anybody ever use these before or have any other recommendation?
Also, some may disagree, but I recommend running straight distilled water in your system during the build process. I paid $17/gallon x 2 for antifreeze. If you have any leaks or want to redo something, it's will only cost you a couple bucks instead. I'm glad I did.
http://www.normaamericasds.com/brand/aba
I think I'm going to replace them all with some ABA Original stainless clamps. They're supposedly some of the best around and at around $2.30/ea for the sized I'd need, they better be. They have rolled edges, a smooth underside that won't imprint grooves into the rubber, and a one-piece pressed screw housing that won't open up if you over tighten.
Anybody ever use these before or have any other recommendation?
Also, some may disagree, but I recommend running straight distilled water in your system during the build process. I paid $17/gallon x 2 for antifreeze. If you have any leaks or want to redo something, it's will only cost you a couple bucks instead. I'm glad I did.
http://www.normaamericasds.com/brand/aba
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