Morat

Hi Folks,
I've traced the coolant leak in my 1996 4.0 to a small split in the radiator top hose and managed to remove it. I'm tempted to replace the clips with jubilee clips because I find them so much easier to deal with than the springy clips that Jeep use as stock. Is there any reason that I shouldn't?
thanks!
Morat

letsgomuddin

Do you mean the worm drive clamps? They are way better, i never liked the spring ones.

letsgomuddin

Just change em and don't look back, you won't regret it!

77olds

Yeah you'll be fine to change them. BUT, there is a tool that makes the spring clips extremely easy to use, easier than the screw style clamps actually.

Morat

Awesome, no more swearing at my pliers.... thanks guys. If there's a tool that makes the spring clips work well, great but I hate they way they spring and turn round so you can't get at them properly
www.jubileeclips.co.uk - are the ones.

BimmerJeeper

To do a radiator job, would it be smart to get hose clamp removers like this?
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-cable...p-00947390000P



Also, what about the tranny lines? Should I get both of these? What's the difference between these?
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-piece...set-38732.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...set-96834.html

RTorrez1

I just changed out all of mine because the one on the upper hose to the t-stat broke and caused a water leak.

Morat

Yep, it would a couple of hours ago before I got the clips off with mole grips and bad language

77olds

Be aware, though, if you use the screw type clamps, they CAN rust...

Morat

True, I've ordered stainless. Hopefully they'll hang on!

BimmerJeeper

I am replacing all 4 coolant hoses when I do my radiator.
Where did you order the 6 new hose clamps from? What size?