Cooling System - Proper Hose Clamp Usage
83VW03Applies To
ALL
WATERCOOLED
Group
19
Subject:
Coolant Hose Clamp
Part Identifier 19 63
Key Points Proper hose clamp usage for cooling system
C
Number
83-09
December 7, 1983
FIGURE 1 - HOSE CLAMP WITH OPEN SERRATIONS AND DAMAGED COOLANT HOSE:
Use of improper hose clamps could damage coolant hoses and possibly cause coolant leaks...
Clamps with open serrations grip and tear hose through the serrations (Fig. 1).
FIGURE 2 - HOSE CLAMP WITH CLOSED SERRATIONS:
Proper hose clamps (closed serration type) are available through the Parts Department.
If coolant hose clamps are acquired from local suppliers, make sure the clamps are of the closed serration type (Fig. 2).