How Many Times Can The Toyota Squeeze Type Hose Clamps Be Re-Used?

[turbocruiser]

Hi folks, the title says it all. Just wondering cause during cooling flush I must have removed and reattached those squeeze type hose clamps twelve times each. They seem solid and i assume that as long as you dont deform them they will work a long long time but just wanted to ask. BTW, how many have switched from those squeeze types to the regular worm gear hose clamps? Thanks, full of questions today!!!

 

[cruiserman]

I prefer those clamps. I got a bunch from the boneyard when I replaced all the hoses on my rig.

 

[Bear80]

Hi folks, the title says it all. Just wondering cause during cooling flush I must have removed and reattached those squeeze type hose clamps twelve times each. They seem solid and i assume that as long as you dont deform them they will work a long long time but just wanted to ask. BTW, how many have switched from those squeeze types to the regular worm gear hose clamps? Thanks, full of questions today!!!

Personaly I like the toyota clamps, still have the original ones on my 19yr old pickup. Some people may say the can weaken overtime but I have not found this to be true. The clamps seem to be made of stong material that retains thier strength. The "air plane" or "worm screw" seems to cut into the hose if you over tighten, and if you don't get it right the first time you'll have to keep checking on them till they are tight enough.
I have used both and both seem to work fine, I just like to use OEM parts and the oem clamps have never let me down.

 

[Bear80]

About re-use, I think I've changed hoses on my truck 2 times since i've owned it. They where changed only once before I got a hold of it. So 3 times and they feel as strong as the ones on my newer toyotas.