Constant force clamps (1 Viewer)

[Brentok]

I replaced the heater tees and hoses with OEM a year or so back but used the factory clamps on all of them. I've got a little seepage on a few. Can the constant force clamps be opened up so that I could install them without removing the hoses? I think I could pinch the existing clamps, put a little stainless strip of something between the clamp and the rubber hose for protection and dremel them off, but wondering if the new clamps would work like the normal alligator types and allow me to open them up to install-- if that makes sense. Will probably take 2x the time to just drain coolant and do it right, but just thinking..

Also, is this what everyone uses for these?

McMaster-Carr
Constant-Tension Clamp for Soft Hose and Tube
301 Stainless Steel, 9/16" to 1-1/16" Clamp ID
54205K11

The size will put it to the very bottom of the range for these hoses., but I don't find anything better.

 

[jammingator]

I’ve got some on the shelf and will check to see if they can be opened. Also, have some extra that I got a good deal on if you decide to go with them.

 

[Brandon Ryder]

Can the OEM clamps of the proper size be ordered? Anyone have part numbers for them? PO replaced heater Tee at some point with improper Tee and stretched out the hoses and replaced Toyota clamps with screw type. I'm getting ready to replace all 6 hoses and Tees but need the proper clamps to do it right.

 

[dogdaysindurham]

Check out partsouq.com I like there diagrams for part numbers. Just enter your VIN and you should find all the req. part numbers.

It is a good way to price shop vs your local dealership. Although in UAE, I get my order within 2 days usually.

 

[flintknapper]

Amazon product ASIN B009SD02VM

 

[LRscorned]

From the DIY: Replacing Heater Hose Pipe Ts *important* thread:

Edited for part numbers:
(I take no responsibility)

(98-02) Complete hoses, Tees and clamps
• (2) Heater T’s (87248-60460)
• (1) Heater hose (87245-6A190)
• (1) Heater hose (87245-6A180)
• (1) Heater hose (87245-6A220)
• (1) Heater hose (87245-6A210)

• (1) Heater hose (170mm)(99556-20200)
• (1) Heater hose (87245-6A201)

• (8) Hose Clamps (96134-42100) (Horizontal hoses off Tee)
• (4) Hose Clamps (90467-19022) (Vertical hoses off Tee)

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(03-07) Complete hoses, Tees and clamps
• (2) Heater T’s (87248-60460)
• (1) Heater hose (87245-6A190)
• (1) Heater hose (87245-6A180)
• (1) Heater hose (87245-6A220)
• (1) Heater hose (87245-6A210)

• (1) Heater hose (155mm) (99556-20155)
• (1) Heater hose (87245-6A800)

• (8) Hose Clamps (96134-42100) (Horizontal hoses off Tee)
• (4) Hose Clamps (90467-19022) (Vertical hoses off Tee)

 

[Brandon Ryder]

From the DIY: Replacing Heater Hose Pipe Ts *important* thread:

That's exactly what i needed. Thank you!

 

[LRscorned]

That's exactly what i needed. Thank you!

I bought new hoses and clamps for my 06LX per that list when I did my Ts and everything seemed to work perfectly.