Truck shows blowby and losing coolant

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(01-04-2019 )flatbed94kid Wrote:  

(01-04-2019 )DosGatos Wrote:  I had a leak and couldn't get it to stop. Was using a worm screw type clamp. Found a heavy spring type clamp and the problem went away.

The OEM I think is all spring or the types that you use the pliers to disconnect the clamps. Some mechanics dont like those ones, why idk.
I just not sure what the torque is for the worm style hose clamp. I just use what I think is common sense. I just got to take that plastic piece off again when I empty and take a look again. Hoping the hose is fine. It was a red hose. I matched it up at pep boys. They said it is for heat. The blue or 5/8 hose wouldn't fit over it. Lady at counter at pep boys suggested even dipping the hose in boiling water to get it to slip over the last bit. But then she was able to find the same red hose so....

When you are looking for hose clamps, look for these... https://amzn.to/2XWZ8hY

They have a reinforced band on them... Hit the link and you will see what I mean. They hug the hose or nipple. I can normally find these clamps, Breeze, at my local Fleetpride parts shop. They are normally stainless steel, and bullet proof.