Street star radiator hoses.

[Whitebeauty]

Somebody plz help me get in contact with street star. i sent them an email and nothing. Mike at Nst has warrantied a set of hoses already and there still seeping. I would like to keep these kind of hoses on but im gettin tired of coolant dripping all over my brand new freakin replaced bearings!!!!!!!! Plz help.

 

[Grumpy]

Where is it seeping from? Any related pic?

 

[Whitebeauty]

Top and bottom AGAIN!!!!! As u can see i even tryed to double clamp one.

 

[Grumpy]

Try smooth band worm clamp to prevent chewing into the hose and possibly binding instead of tightening. T-bolt style clamp would be even better.

More info : http://www.xr-underground.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=40669&highlight=hose

 

[Torspd]

I think that you are the first to have this issue? Interesting.

 

[Murderface]

Try smooth band worm clamp to prevent chewing into the hose and possibly binding instead of tightening. T-bolt style clamp would be even better.

More info : http://www.xr-underground.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=40669&highlight=hose

True, not sure why ur using that type of clamp on that type of hose in the first place? C'mon Mark thought you'd be better then that?

Ha forgot I had posted in that thread, here's a direct link to the right clamps
http://www.xr-underground.com/forum/showpost.php?p=690782&postcount=15

 

[Whitebeauty]

Ok it says it cuts into it but what about sealing it? Ive always used regular type hose clamps.... Somebody post a link to some black worm/t bolt clamps plz. Thank u.....Dang John hope this works...lol.....thanks for the info for realz..

 

[Toon714]

Top and bottom AGAIN!!!!! As u can see i even tryed to double clamp one.

That reminds me of my water line on my turbo is leaking like that also.
Man that thing looks annoying see that. seeing that pink coolant all.dry.

 

[Murderface]

Ok it says it cuts into it but what about sealing it? Ive always used regular type hose clamps.... Somebody post a link to some black worm/t bolt clamps plz. Thank u.....Dang John hope this works...lol.....thanks for the info for realz..

Google is ur friend Mark!(for the correct clamps that is). Have u tried any tricks for keeping the hose sealed other then the clamps?

Not sure if you'll ever find black t bolt or worm gear clamps being that they're stainless and can't be anodized. If u have to have them black I would just order regular stainless ones and just spray them with some Plastidip and call it a day

Bottom of the page on the link has the T-bolt clamps

http://www.jegs.com/p/Gates/Gates-H...mode matchall&N=1143202&Ns=P_Auxdesc1|0&Nty=0

Bottom section in this link has the worm gear ones that don't have the cutouts exposed to the hose

http://www.jegs.com/p/Gates/Gates-Hose-Clamps/1571524/10002/-1?viewAll=1

 

[butters607]

Dude your trying to hold 10-12 psi with those clamps think about it

 

[Murderface]

Dude your trying to hold 10-12 psi with those clamps think about it

Dude it's antifreeze running thru those hoses not boosted air

 

[Grumpy]

Dude it's antifreeze running thru those hoses not boosted air

Cooling system is pressurized, Butters is correct.

Dude your trying to hold 10-12 psi with those clamps think about it

That's one way of looking at it.

 

[Murderface]

I though he was referring to boosted air, I've been turning wrenches for over 20 yrs and if I didn't know that the coolant system has pressure then I should just sell all my tools now

 

[butters607]

Dude it's antifreeze running thru those hoses not boosted air

No crap really but the psi doesn't change der

 

[Torspd]

I though he was referring to boosted air, I've been turning wrenches for over 20 yrs and if I didn't know that the coolant system has pressure then I should just sell all my tools now

Sell them to me.

 

[Murderface]

Sell them to me.

Sold!!!!! I didn't say there was a diff I just thought u were talking bout air psi, no biggie

 

[Torspd]

Clampco T-bolt clamps FTW!!!

I would definitely clean those crusty areas well. Also checking the inside of the hose ends. Then when all checks out properly re-install with your proper parts.

 

[roy365]

What is the benefit of these hoses? I hate when something so simple gives such a fit. I think after the warrantied set I would go back to OEM, or check into some SAMCO brand. I always had great luck with them on other rides. Good luck.

 

[Torspd]

I already tried to get Samco to make them for our trucks, some years ago. They were intersted but my OEM ones never made it out of the States. Just were returned three months later.

I guess I would have to talk with one of their US branches and see if they can ship them?

 

[BSP06XRU]

You can also Google Image "Billet Hose Clamps" and drool away! :top: