[pharmd]

I have the big Griffen radiator and am still running all the factory hoses with a worm clamp on the driver side connection. Its this lower driver side connection that is leaking. Its a slow leak, it only causes problems at WOT...if I do several consecutive runs on autoX or I do a WOT 1/4 type run it spikes and won't cool unless you park it for 30 min. This is as a result of a low coolant level. I check it after these occations and it is always low despite having recently topping it off. I guess it is leaking more than I originally thought. What type of hose/connection can I replace the factory setup with that would prevent leaking? Id like something plug and play that doesn't require fabrication if possible.
Any thoughts?

[Pranav]

The only thing I can add to this, is I've had real good experience with the smooth-style worm-drove hose clamps; I use it on pretty much everything on my race car, especially coolant hoses, with no issues.

They look like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Precision-Brand-Smoo...p/dp/B0036R4UC8

The benefit here is since the clamp isn't serrated all the way through, you get a smooth clamp all the way around the hose barb which makes for a tighter seal.

As for your situation the only thing I'd do is swap out the hose clamps and just replace that hose; it could be torn/slit. If it still leaks then something is wrong with your hose barb.

This post has been edited by Pranav: Nov 29 2013, 06:48 PM