The original hose clamps are too small for silicone hose.
Yep those are the ones I’m using. It’s just not grabbing that clamp cause it needs bigger “teeth” to grab. I really really don’t like the idea of pulling the intake manifold or the fiberglass shroud. Guess I should have started with this one cause it by far has taken the longest to get at.Are you using cable hose clamp pliers similar to these? They sure helped me with my installation.
Remove the intake manifold. Use a good fitting allen wrench and maybe order a spare set of attach bolts just in case you round out the head.
Because I am at the 10-year point I also changed out the oil hoses with the Teflon hoses from Aircraft Specialty. I elected to go with the banjo bolt return line as opposed to the elbow fitting to increase clearance with the muffler. I would not recommend that choice. The clearance increase is minimal and it creates interference with the water pump so I had to reroute the oil return line.
Just finished my coolant hose 5-year change out with silicone hoses. The thicker wall of the silicone hoses makes them tough to use because clearance is tight with the shroud on top of the engine.
I disagree with this assessment...
I changed oil return line 4 years ago on my early SN 120058 and used banjo fitting to gain much needed clearance to the muffler. Hose routing was not a problem.
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I guess we have a different opinion on what is significant clearance increase.
I got the silicone hose online. I’d have to go back and figure out the manufacturer. Sorry, but it doesn’t rate high on my to-do list.
Steve,
Thanks for posting. I checked my banjo fitting today, and I did indeed install it upside down. Can’t believe I missed that. I know what I’ll be doing tomorrow.
Rich
As long as the elbow doesn't touch the muffler, does it matter if it is close?