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    Sealant For Coolant Hose

    Ya I know the title sounds stupid but here is my issue. I replaced my lower coolant hose last week. I got it from advance auto parts. It is perfect except it weeps at the T-connector as seen in the picture provided below.

    It is like clamped on there but the clamps are not removeable. Everything I clamped to the fittings is tight and not leaking at all, just the part that the factory made. I paid $59 for this thing and it does this. I can't really return it cause the I had to cut it up cause I have a oil cooler. So my question is what should I use to seal it up at that seam? Use some blue RTV sealant or what?
    Thanks,
    Zack
    2000 Mustang GT "Blondie", 2000 CVPI "Sargent Crusty"

    #2
    If you can whack the factory clamps off there, do that and put a decent clamp on it. RTV on the outside of the hose won't do anything but make a mess.
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      #3
      I wouldn't use any sealant just try to find some wide hoseclamps. Or some like these that dont damage the hose as it tightens up
      http://www.idealclamp.com/brochure.c...cation_id=2500
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