How to undo this clamp
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2019
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From: Florida
Okay, I missed the spring clamp at the base, my BAD.....So leave the top clamp on and remove the bottom one. So this goes to the firewall and connects to what? I plan on changing out the air intake manifold on top, and changing out some hoses. Has anyone used a temp. fix for a head gasket repair until a guy can round up enough cash to do it??
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2019
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From: San Diego, CA
I had no idea there was a restrictor there, that is good information!
If it wasn't securing a restrictor, those clamps just need to be snipped with some dikes or with the installation tool which has a cutting feature. (Similar to PEX piping clamps).
As far as using a temp fix for a head gasket repair... ugh. I have heard that the stuff in the can "works", but, not from personal experience. You run the risk of it causing more damage or not doing anything at all.
If it wasn't securing a restrictor, those clamps just need to be snipped with some dikes or with the installation tool which has a cutting feature. (Similar to PEX piping clamps).
As far as using a temp fix for a head gasket repair... ugh. I have heard that the stuff in the can "works", but, not from personal experience. You run the risk of it causing more damage or not doing anything at all.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Washington Coast
Personal experience is these "TEMPORARY FIXS" cause collateral damages by starting to block passages that shouldn't be, and many times are used to long and cause more damage in the end. I learned this when I was young the hard way. Blew the bottom end out of a 302 running Bar's Leak in a Mercury Comet years ago. Had put it in and a week later waiting for payday and it puked (poor married sailor) on the way home. Newer engines are even more susceptible to issues.
Others will tell you they never had an issue.
Your truck and you'll have to make the decision so good luck.
Others will tell you they never had an issue.
Your truck and you'll have to make the decision so good luck.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jan 2010
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Personal experience is these "TEMPORARY FIXS" cause collateral damages by starting to block passages that shouldn't be, and many times are used to long and cause more damage in the end. I learned this when I was young the hard way. Blew the bottom end out of a 302 running Bar's Leak in a Mercury Comet years ago. Had put it in and a week later waiting for payday and it puked (poor married sailor) on the way home. Newer engines are even more susceptible to issues.
Others will tell you they never had an issue.
Your truck and you'll have to make the decision so good luck.
Others will tell you they never had an issue.
Your truck and you'll have to make the decision so good luck.
I would suggest that if you have the ability to just park the truck until you can fix it right, do so. If not...you are on borrowed time no matter what you do. Given the expense of these engines if something fails...I'd rather not risk it myself.
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