Best coolant hose clips

[Gus]

Anyone have any advice on new hose clips, Im going to be replacing my coolant hoses with MTC hoses so thought it would be nice to get new clips too.

 

[JamesBryan]

JCS Hi Grip are decent.

 

[Gus]

JCS Hi Grip are decent.

Thanks. which ones would you go for? Stainless A2 or A4 ?

These are the options:

HI-GRIP​

Hi-Grip general purpose worm drive hose clips are widely regarded for their quality and durability. They are manufactured to exceed BS5315, which has the highest requirements of any of the international standards and tests sealing ability, clamping force and torque. Also has BSI Kitemark and NATO approval, and exceeds all operational requirements of the relevant DIN and SAE standards.

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HI-GRIP ZINC PLATED

Used for a wide variety of domestic, automotive and industrial applications, the standard Hi-Grip hose clip is made from heavily zinc plated mild steel with additional protection from a passivation layer.

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HI-GRIP 304 STAINLESS (A2)

Hi-Grip stainless steel worm drive hose clips have become the industry standard for demanding applications throughout the world due to their exceptional quality and performance.

Made entirely from 18/8 marine quality stainless steel and with Lloyds Register Approval, they are ideal for salt water and other highly corrosive environments.

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HI-GRIP 316 STAINLESS (A4)

Principally aimed at the marine, food, petro-chemical and pharmaceutical industries, the Hi-Grip 316 hose clip is made entirely from BS316 austenitic stainless steel, providing the the same superior performance as the rest of the Hi-Grip range but with maximum corrosion resistance.

Lloyd’s Register Type Approved for marine, offshore and industrial use.

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HI-GRIP WING SCREW​

Specifically designed for frequently removed hoses, the unique dovetail locking and side lugs of the wing plate ensure excellent sealing and longevity. The soft plastic wing plate cover is kinder to unprotected fingers.

 

[MLB]

I've got the a2 ones on my hoses, seem to hold up well. Had them on since October 2020.

 

[Brigsy]

Jcs high grip or og jubilee clips.

Avoid any t bolt crap or the cheap jubilee rip offs that have slots in and chew up the silicone hose

 

[frayz]

Stainless Hi Grip are superb.

 

[JamesBryan]

Thanks. which ones would you go for? Stainless A2 or A4 ?

These are the options:

HI-GRIP​

Hi-Grip general purpose worm drive hose clips are widely regarded for their quality and durability. They are manufactured to exceed BS5315, which has the highest requirements of any of the international standards and tests sealing ability, clamping force and torque. Also has BSI Kitemark and NATO approval, and exceeds all operational requirements of the relevant DIN and SAE standards.

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HI-GRIP ZINC PLATEDView attachment 1653492​

Used for a wide variety of domestic, automotive and industrial applications, the standard Hi-Grip hose clip is made from heavily zinc plated mild steel with additional protection from a passivation layer.

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HI-GRIP 304 STAINLESS (A2)View attachment 1653493​

Hi-Grip stainless steel worm drive hose clips have become the industry standard for demanding applications throughout the world due to their exceptional quality and performance.

Made entirely from 18/8 marine quality stainless steel and with Lloyds Register Approval, they are ideal for salt water and other highly corrosive environments.

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HI-GRIP 316 STAINLESS (A4)View attachment 1653494​

Principally aimed at the marine, food, petro-chemical and pharmaceutical industries, the Hi-Grip 316 hose clip is made entirely from BS316 austenitic stainless steel, providing the the same superior performance as the rest of the Hi-Grip range but with maximum corrosion resistance.

Lloyd’s Register Type Approved for marine, offshore and industrial use.

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View attachment 1653495HI-GRIP WING SCREW​

Specifically designed for frequently removed hoses, the unique dovetail locking and side lugs of the wing plate ensure excellent sealing and longevity. The soft plastic wing plate cover is kinder to unprotected fingers.

A2 will be fine.

 

[Gus]

Thanks all. Going to get the Hi Grips ordered.

If anyone is searching this thread in future then these are apparently the sizes you need:
4x 21-23mm
6x 25-27mm
2x 31-34mm
4x 40-43mm

 

[Martin_172]

@aldo_87 hopefully that's not the size list you used 😂😂

 

[aldo_87]

@aldo_87 hopefully that's not the size list you used 😂😂

Dont get me started haha! Used another list on another thread..... I've got hose clips coming out my ears

 

[R3k1355]

OG Jubilie clips are perfectly fine.

If you're using the correct clips, and still having problems with hoses flying off or leaking, then it's not the hose clamps.

 

[SharpyClio]

Does anyone just use spring clips like the originals?

 

[Brigsy]

OG Jubilie clips are perfectly fine.

If you're using the correct clips, and still having problems with hoses flying off or leaking, then it's not the hose clamps.

Agreed, good fitting hose and clip is good for 2bar+ boost pressure so water is nothing.

Does anyone just use spring clips like the originals?

I clean up and reuse the OG spring clamps work fine.

 

[SharpyClio]

Agreed, good fitting hose and clip is good for 2bar+ boost pressure so water is nothing.

I clean up and reuse the OG spring clamps work fine.

Thanks, I’m trying again as the clamps I used originally haven’t worked so buying new hoses and was going to buy decent new spring clamps as well.

 

[Mr Underhill]

Does anyone just use spring clips like the originals?

🙋‍♂️

 

[aldo_87]

Anyone have any advice on new hose clips, Im going to be replacing my coolant hoses with MTC hoses so thought it would be nice to get new clips too.

You've probably read in other threads that the heater matrix bypass connection will need trimmed quite a bit on both hoses. I've had to do it this afternoon and have got the hoses sitting okay(ish).

 

[RichValver]

I used mikalor clips when I fitted my silicon hoses but iv recently done a resto on my mk1 engine bay and used spring clips. Both work fine

 

[MorroN]

I used mikalor clips when I fitted my silicon hoses but iv recently done a resto on my mk1 engine bay and used spring clips. Both work fine

Jumping on this, what size spring clips do you need for the radiator on OEM hoses? It looks like 40mm but I’m not sure

 

[RichValver]

Jumping on this, what size spring clips do you need for the radiator on OEM hoses? It looks like 40mm but I’m not sure

I can't remember off the top of my head mate, I have a s**t memory 😂