This hose needs to be replaced. the metal tape is covering a rip.
I cannot get the clamps off without mutilating the clamps.
I cannot find a part like these anywhere.
Hardware store small hose clamps wont work. the base on the clamps is too wide, when tight- the clamp isn't circular- more like a U with a straight top. Notta-good seal.

What is this type of clamp called?

Anyhow- Thanks in advance....

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OBK #32
1985 300D Turbo (15 gal Greasecar kit installed)
(258,900+mi.) Thanks- Tachometer Fixed. Middle Vents Fixed. Transmission- 1000% better shifting.
Vac leaks- Fixed, Brakes replaced, Steering Box replaced, .... Information Rules.

You would probably have better results finding spring hose clamps like these:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Two_spring_Hose_Clamps_-_small.jpg

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

Thanks....

I'm still searching.

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OBK #32
1985 300D Turbo (15 gal Greasecar kit installed)
(258,900+mi.) Thanks- Tachometer Fixed. Middle Vents Fixed. Transmission- 1000% better shifting.
Vac leaks- Fixed, Brakes replaced, Steering Box replaced, .... Information Rules.

I hate to suggest this because it's probably more bother for him than it's worth, but Phil might be able to get those for you...

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1982 300CD Petrol/Black Leather

How many do you want? :-)
http://store.nutsandbolts.com/clamps-hose-spring-action-auveco.html

I've seen the spring hose clamps in Lowe's, Home Depot, Do-It-Yourself Home Centers....Auto parts stores of all kinds.

Were only talking about ~10 psi.

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

i have a few if you need some but try this first. pull the hose off, then grab the end of the threaded part with small channel locks and spin the whole clamping part with your other hand. this broke mine free and did not damage the threads.

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-Trevor

OBK #12
1980 300SD 333,XXX miles - Totaled
1986 Mazda RX-7 212,XXX miles - impounded and auctioned off
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited 33,000- SEGR, Provent, Fumoto