[s-cars] Hose Clamp on Fuel Pressure Regulator

Sean Douglas quattro20v at telus.net
Wed Jul 12 23:05:59 EDT 2006


I used the proper one-time-use clamps made by Oetiker. The worm drive
clamps don't work that well at small diameters because the tend to
deform.

Sean

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> 
> Folks,
> 
> I am going to change my FPR in hopes of clearing up my 
> intermittant miss/stutter/power loss.  The hose clamp that is 
> on the stock FPR is one of those "use once" clamp designs.  
> Due to the pressures involved, can I safely use a worm drive 
> clamp from the flaps, or do I need the clamp shut variety?
> 
> D.
> 
> As I hoped to do this today, any quick answers appreciated.
> 
> -- 
> Douglas in MN
> 95.5 Audi S//6 Avant
> 73 BMW R60/5 mit Toaster Tank 
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