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09-26-2016 | 07:05 PM

Madison Bill

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Originally Posted by grbrown

They are about 12 bucks each, which hardly breaks the bank for the correct part!

So travel 10 times the distance and pay 3 times the price just so I can buy it from a dealer No Thanks!

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10-06-2016 | 07:05 PM

tumz

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Plan on fixing this on the weekend, what size of clamp do I need.

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10-06-2016 | 07:13 PM

cvaria

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Plan on fixing this on the weekend, what size of clamp do I need.

i used the hd clamp. i bought worm clamps but, opted to not use them.... too easy to break the nipples.

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10-06-2016 | 07:55 PM

John Harper

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Originally Posted by tumz

Plan on fixing this on the weekend, what size of clamp do I need.

Enough to fit the hose?

Seriously, measure (or estimate) the diameter of the existing hose. Or, drain the oil, remove the clamp with hose, and take to a local auto parts store. Just be gentle and firm up the clamp, especially if you have a plastic hose bib.

Easy, Peasy.

John

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