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

 

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
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>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
>

 

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
>

 

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
>

 

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
>

 

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
>>
>
>

 

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
>>
>
>

 

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
>>
>
>

 

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
>>
>
>

 

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.