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sean.c.edwards@gmail.com 02-22-2006 04:11 PM

How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?

Thanks in Advance


Snow 02-22-2006 05:06 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
What do the clamps look like? Obviously they are not the standard
aftermarket style. Are they the type where you have to squeeze the ends
together inorder for the clamp to open up? If so you have two options, you
can either buy the proper tool or you can use a pair of channel lock pliers.

Did you also buy new clamps?? I would strongly suggest against reusing the
old clamps.

Snow...



<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>




Snow 02-22-2006 05:06 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
What do the clamps look like? Obviously they are not the standard
aftermarket style. Are they the type where you have to squeeze the ends
together inorder for the clamp to open up? If so you have two options, you
can either buy the proper tool or you can use a pair of channel lock pliers.

Did you also buy new clamps?? I would strongly suggest against reusing the
old clamps.

Snow...



<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>




Snow 02-22-2006 05:06 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
What do the clamps look like? Obviously they are not the standard
aftermarket style. Are they the type where you have to squeeze the ends
together inorder for the clamp to open up? If so you have two options, you
can either buy the proper tool or you can use a pair of channel lock pliers.

Did you also buy new clamps?? I would strongly suggest against reusing the
old clamps.

Snow...



<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>




Snow 02-22-2006 05:06 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
What do the clamps look like? Obviously they are not the standard
aftermarket style. Are they the type where you have to squeeze the ends
together inorder for the clamp to open up? If so you have two options, you
can either buy the proper tool or you can use a pair of channel lock pliers.

Did you also buy new clamps?? I would strongly suggest against reusing the
old clamps.

Snow...



<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>




Rusted 02-22-2006 05:55 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
They make a tool for that? I thought that channel locks or anything else
that looks like pliers was the right tool


"Snow" <snowbal99@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:6f5Lf.15536$%14.436157@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> What do the clamps look like? Obviously they are not the standard
> aftermarket style. Are they the type where you have to squeeze the ends
> together inorder for the clamp to open up? If so you have two options, you
> can either buy the proper tool or you can use a pair of channel lock
> pliers.
>
> Did you also buy new clamps?? I would strongly suggest against reusing
> the old clamps.
>
> Snow...
>
>
>
> <sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
>> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
>> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
>> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>>
>> Thanks in Advance
>>

>
>





Rusted 02-22-2006 05:55 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
They make a tool for that? I thought that channel locks or anything else
that looks like pliers was the right tool


"Snow" <snowbal99@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:6f5Lf.15536$%14.436157@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> What do the clamps look like? Obviously they are not the standard
> aftermarket style. Are they the type where you have to squeeze the ends
> together inorder for the clamp to open up? If so you have two options, you
> can either buy the proper tool or you can use a pair of channel lock
> pliers.
>
> Did you also buy new clamps?? I would strongly suggest against reusing
> the old clamps.
>
> Snow...
>
>
>
> <sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
>> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
>> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
>> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>>
>> Thanks in Advance
>>

>
>





Rusted 02-22-2006 05:55 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
They make a tool for that? I thought that channel locks or anything else
that looks like pliers was the right tool


"Snow" <snowbal99@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:6f5Lf.15536$%14.436157@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> What do the clamps look like? Obviously they are not the standard
> aftermarket style. Are they the type where you have to squeeze the ends
> together inorder for the clamp to open up? If so you have two options, you
> can either buy the proper tool or you can use a pair of channel lock
> pliers.
>
> Did you also buy new clamps?? I would strongly suggest against reusing
> the old clamps.
>
> Snow...
>
>
>
> <sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
>> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
>> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
>> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>>
>> Thanks in Advance
>>

>
>





Rusted 02-22-2006 05:55 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
They make a tool for that? I thought that channel locks or anything else
that looks like pliers was the right tool


"Snow" <snowbal99@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:6f5Lf.15536$%14.436157@news20.bellglobal.com. ..
> What do the clamps look like? Obviously they are not the standard
> aftermarket style. Are they the type where you have to squeeze the ends
> together inorder for the clamp to open up? If so you have two options, you
> can either buy the proper tool or you can use a pair of channel lock
> pliers.
>
> Did you also buy new clamps?? I would strongly suggest against reusing
> the old clamps.
>
> Snow...
>
>
>
> <sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
>> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
>> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
>> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>>
>> Thanks in Advance
>>

>
>





sean.c.edwards@gmail.com 02-22-2006 06:23 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
it's a really cramped area.
Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.

Thanks again for all of your help.


sean.c.edwards@gmail.com 02-22-2006 06:23 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
it's a really cramped area.
Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.

Thanks again for all of your help.


sean.c.edwards@gmail.com 02-22-2006 06:23 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
it's a really cramped area.
Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.

Thanks again for all of your help.


sean.c.edwards@gmail.com 02-22-2006 06:23 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
it's a really cramped area.
Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.

Thanks again for all of your help.


Jo Bo 02-22-2006 07:23 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I would replace upper and lower hoses unless the upper was cut or something.
That would also drain it. I prefer the original spring clamps because they
constantly adjust and therefore don't need tightened later. Harbor Freight
sells both the flat and round spring clip tools in a pack for around $10 as
I recall. They make the job much easier because the jaws turn to any
direction and have ridges on 3 of the four sides to keep the clamp from
slipping off. While your at it look around for the long life antifreeze
Chrysler now uses (NOT DEXCOOL).

JoBo

<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140650597.621161.250770@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
> together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
> it's a really cramped area.
> Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
> looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.
>
> Thanks again for all of your help.
>




Jo Bo 02-22-2006 07:23 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I would replace upper and lower hoses unless the upper was cut or something.
That would also drain it. I prefer the original spring clamps because they
constantly adjust and therefore don't need tightened later. Harbor Freight
sells both the flat and round spring clip tools in a pack for around $10 as
I recall. They make the job much easier because the jaws turn to any
direction and have ridges on 3 of the four sides to keep the clamp from
slipping off. While your at it look around for the long life antifreeze
Chrysler now uses (NOT DEXCOOL).

JoBo

<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140650597.621161.250770@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
> together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
> it's a really cramped area.
> Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
> looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.
>
> Thanks again for all of your help.
>




Jo Bo 02-22-2006 07:23 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I would replace upper and lower hoses unless the upper was cut or something.
That would also drain it. I prefer the original spring clamps because they
constantly adjust and therefore don't need tightened later. Harbor Freight
sells both the flat and round spring clip tools in a pack for around $10 as
I recall. They make the job much easier because the jaws turn to any
direction and have ridges on 3 of the four sides to keep the clamp from
slipping off. While your at it look around for the long life antifreeze
Chrysler now uses (NOT DEXCOOL).

JoBo

<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140650597.621161.250770@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
> together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
> it's a really cramped area.
> Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
> looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.
>
> Thanks again for all of your help.
>




Jo Bo 02-22-2006 07:23 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I would replace upper and lower hoses unless the upper was cut or something.
That would also drain it. I prefer the original spring clamps because they
constantly adjust and therefore don't need tightened later. Harbor Freight
sells both the flat and round spring clip tools in a pack for around $10 as
I recall. They make the job much easier because the jaws turn to any
direction and have ridges on 3 of the four sides to keep the clamp from
slipping off. While your at it look around for the long life antifreeze
Chrysler now uses (NOT DEXCOOL).

JoBo

<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140650597.621161.250770@g14g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks for the info, and yes they are the type that you have to push
> together. The problem is where the hose is connected to the radiator
> it's a really cramped area.
> Also, what is the best way to go about draining the old antifreeze I
> looked under the car and did not see where the drain plug was.
>
> Thanks again for all of your help.
>




DanFXR 02-23-2006 10:41 AM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I found the easiest way to drain was to remove the lower hose at radiator
and place a tee in the heater hose.
Also remove the overflow tank and clean.
<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>




DanFXR 02-23-2006 10:41 AM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I found the easiest way to drain was to remove the lower hose at radiator
and place a tee in the heater hose.
Also remove the overflow tank and clean.
<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>




DanFXR 02-23-2006 10:41 AM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I found the easiest way to drain was to remove the lower hose at radiator
and place a tee in the heater hose.
Also remove the overflow tank and clean.
<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>




DanFXR 02-23-2006 10:41 AM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I found the easiest way to drain was to remove the lower hose at radiator
and place a tee in the heater hose.
Also remove the overflow tank and clean.
<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>




Mike Romain 02-23-2006 11:08 AM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I use vise grips on the spring clamps. As far as I know, they are 'one
use' only clamps. I treat them like anyway that because everyone I have
taken off has changed shape which means the memory is gone in the metal
so they are garbage.

On some newer Jeeps you have to be 'really' 'really' careful with the
radiator hose nipple. The one on the rad should be removed first
because if you remove the thermostat housing end first, you will need to
pull up on the rad hose.

If you pull up on the rad hose with the hose still attached at the
radiator end, the top of that plastic radiator will blow it's seal and
you will need a new rad. If you have an all steel rad, then no worries,
remove whatever end is easiest first.

The drain for my Cherokee is behind the grill by the passenger side
headlight, not sure on the newer ones. You can remove the bottom rad
hose for a drain.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

sean.c.edwards@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance


Mike Romain 02-23-2006 11:08 AM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I use vise grips on the spring clamps. As far as I know, they are 'one
use' only clamps. I treat them like anyway that because everyone I have
taken off has changed shape which means the memory is gone in the metal
so they are garbage.

On some newer Jeeps you have to be 'really' 'really' careful with the
radiator hose nipple. The one on the rad should be removed first
because if you remove the thermostat housing end first, you will need to
pull up on the rad hose.

If you pull up on the rad hose with the hose still attached at the
radiator end, the top of that plastic radiator will blow it's seal and
you will need a new rad. If you have an all steel rad, then no worries,
remove whatever end is easiest first.

The drain for my Cherokee is behind the grill by the passenger side
headlight, not sure on the newer ones. You can remove the bottom rad
hose for a drain.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

sean.c.edwards@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance


Mike Romain 02-23-2006 11:08 AM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I use vise grips on the spring clamps. As far as I know, they are 'one
use' only clamps. I treat them like anyway that because everyone I have
taken off has changed shape which means the memory is gone in the metal
so they are garbage.

On some newer Jeeps you have to be 'really' 'really' careful with the
radiator hose nipple. The one on the rad should be removed first
because if you remove the thermostat housing end first, you will need to
pull up on the rad hose.

If you pull up on the rad hose with the hose still attached at the
radiator end, the top of that plastic radiator will blow it's seal and
you will need a new rad. If you have an all steel rad, then no worries,
remove whatever end is easiest first.

The drain for my Cherokee is behind the grill by the passenger side
headlight, not sure on the newer ones. You can remove the bottom rad
hose for a drain.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

sean.c.edwards@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance


Mike Romain 02-23-2006 11:08 AM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
I use vise grips on the spring clamps. As far as I know, they are 'one
use' only clamps. I treat them like anyway that because everyone I have
taken off has changed shape which means the memory is gone in the metal
so they are garbage.

On some newer Jeeps you have to be 'really' 'really' careful with the
radiator hose nipple. The one on the rad should be removed first
because if you remove the thermostat housing end first, you will need to
pull up on the rad hose.

If you pull up on the rad hose with the hose still attached at the
radiator end, the top of that plastic radiator will blow it's seal and
you will need a new rad. If you have an all steel rad, then no worries,
remove whatever end is easiest first.

The drain for my Cherokee is behind the grill by the passenger side
headlight, not sure on the newer ones. You can remove the bottom rad
hose for a drain.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

sean.c.edwards@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance


Derrick Hudson 02-23-2006 05:33 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:08:53 -0500, Mike Romain wrote:
> I use vise grips on the spring clamps.


Ditto. The locking nature of them makes it easier than using regular
pliers.

> As far as I know, they are 'one
> use' only clamps.


The only ones I had to remove was on my old BroncoII. I took them off
without mangling them and used them on the new radiator (only the
radiator was new, everything else I just transferred).

> I treat them like anyway that because everyone I have
> taken off has changed shape which means the memory is gone in the metal
> so they are garbage.


It's called 'k', the spring constant. F=kx (the force of a spring is
equal to 'k' times the distance it is displaced from its origin :-))
When you change the k (often by deforming the material) you have a
different spring. The particulars matter to physicists and mechanical
engineers. You're right that if you reduce the k you won't have the
seal you need and that would be bad.

-D

--
An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up.
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Derrick Hudson 02-23-2006 05:33 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:08:53 -0500, Mike Romain wrote:
> I use vise grips on the spring clamps.


Ditto. The locking nature of them makes it easier than using regular
pliers.

> As far as I know, they are 'one
> use' only clamps.


The only ones I had to remove was on my old BroncoII. I took them off
without mangling them and used them on the new radiator (only the
radiator was new, everything else I just transferred).

> I treat them like anyway that because everyone I have
> taken off has changed shape which means the memory is gone in the metal
> so they are garbage.


It's called 'k', the spring constant. F=kx (the force of a spring is
equal to 'k' times the distance it is displaced from its origin :-))
When you change the k (often by deforming the material) you have a
different spring. The particulars matter to physicists and mechanical
engineers. You're right that if you reduce the k you won't have the
seal you need and that would be bad.

-D

--
An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up.
Proverbs 12:25

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Derrick Hudson 02-23-2006 05:33 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:08:53 -0500, Mike Romain wrote:
> I use vise grips on the spring clamps.


Ditto. The locking nature of them makes it easier than using regular
pliers.

> As far as I know, they are 'one
> use' only clamps.


The only ones I had to remove was on my old BroncoII. I took them off
without mangling them and used them on the new radiator (only the
radiator was new, everything else I just transferred).

> I treat them like anyway that because everyone I have
> taken off has changed shape which means the memory is gone in the metal
> so they are garbage.


It's called 'k', the spring constant. F=kx (the force of a spring is
equal to 'k' times the distance it is displaced from its origin :-))
When you change the k (often by deforming the material) you have a
different spring. The particulars matter to physicists and mechanical
engineers. You're right that if you reduce the k you won't have the
seal you need and that would be bad.

-D

--
An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up.
Proverbs 12:25

www: http://dman13.dyndns.org/~dman/ jabber: dman@dman13.dyndns.org

Derrick Hudson 02-23-2006 05:33 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:08:53 -0500, Mike Romain wrote:
> I use vise grips on the spring clamps.


Ditto. The locking nature of them makes it easier than using regular
pliers.

> As far as I know, they are 'one
> use' only clamps.


The only ones I had to remove was on my old BroncoII. I took them off
without mangling them and used them on the new radiator (only the
radiator was new, everything else I just transferred).

> I treat them like anyway that because everyone I have
> taken off has changed shape which means the memory is gone in the metal
> so they are garbage.


It's called 'k', the spring constant. F=kx (the force of a spring is
equal to 'k' times the distance it is displaced from its origin :-))
When you change the k (often by deforming the material) you have a
different spring. The particulars matter to physicists and mechanical
engineers. You're right that if you reduce the k you won't have the
seal you need and that would be bad.

-D

--
An anxious heart weighs a man down,
but a kind word cheers him up.
Proverbs 12:25

www: http://dman13.dyndns.org/~dman/ jabber: dman@dman13.dyndns.org

Jeff Strickland 02-28-2006 09:41 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
Sorry, but if you gotta ask ...



<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>



Jeff Strickland 02-28-2006 09:41 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
Sorry, but if you gotta ask ...



<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>



Jeff Strickland 02-28-2006 09:41 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
Sorry, but if you gotta ask ...



<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>



Jeff Strickland 02-28-2006 09:41 PM

Re: How Do I change my upper radiator hose on a 2000 jeep 4.0L
 
Sorry, but if you gotta ask ...



<sean.c.edwards@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1140642707.800425.208410@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
>I have a 2000 jeep cherokee 4.0L V6 I have a big leak in my upper
> radiator hose. When looking at the clamps they don't look easy to
> remove. I have the part and am ready to replace it. Does anyone have
> any tips on removing the clamps and installing the new hose?
>
> Thanks in Advance
>




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