[V8] Radiator Problem

[Kneale Brownson]

The link goes to a pix of how I fixed the broken-off radiator neck on my 200q20v.  Used it that way for several months while I collected the stuff necessary to replace all the flexible plumbing in the engine compartment as well as both radiators.  It's epoxy similar to JB Weld and pipe I had left over from replumbing a boiler.  I soldered a piece of 10-gauge wire onto the pipe to serve as a hose barb.  http://www.pbase.com/kneale_brownson/image/71383807

Brad Hartman <info at speakoutpro.com> wrote:  My upper radiator hose came off today. Closer inspection revealed that the 
plastic connector/nipple at the top inner side of the radiator (approx. 
1-1/2 to 2 inches long) had broken off approx. 3/4 inch from the body of the 
radiator. Luckily, I could still replace the hose, tighten the clamp and 
then limp home. It held for 15 miles.

Here's the question: Can I find some sort of clamp that will provide enough 
gripping power to keep the hose DEPENDABLY in place? Again, the nipple that 
originally help the hose by clamp is now shorter.