Re: Bypass Hose Question

From: Fast4x4Dakota@aol.com
Date: Thu Dec 21 2000 - 01:19:26 EST


In a message dated 12/20/00 9:22:37 AM Eastern Standard Time,
grndak4x4@home.com writes:

> Ok well thanks to everyone for the info on the bypass hose. I noticed that
> this hose is just held on by a cheapo factory spring type hose clamp. I
> would ultimately want to replace these clamps with the 'worm/gear' type
hose
> clamp, anyone see a problem with this? I just wasnt sure if there was
enough
> room on the neck(s) on each side of the bypass hose to firmly grip down and
> seal with the better, but wider, 'gear' hose clamps. Thanks again,
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6

I did this on my 1996 when I replaced all the hoses, including heater. It
seems to be holding well! 10,000 miles later :o)

Luke
1996 Black 4x4 Dakota, SLT CC SB, 318, 3" 2 Chamber Flowmaster cat back
exhaust, 9" open element Mr. Gasket Air cleaner, 52mm Ported TB, 3923
Autolites, A-518 / 46RE, 3.55 geared Peg Leg 8 1/4, 31x10.50 BFG Mud
Terrains, Alpine CD player, Infinity Kappa Speakers.
Coming soon: E-Body 8 3/4" Rear axle, 3.55 gears, Detroit locker, 10" Brakes,
and Moser Engineering custom alloy axles!



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