Someone please explain how to put the intake hose clamps back together. I tried pulling on it as hard as I can and it won't go back to ts original position..

 

its very difficult, although possible using a needle nose and screw driver. I held one side/end of the clamp in position and pushed the other end of the clamp over the clip with a screw driver. Got lucky I think. Thus, I got one together and but another I couldn't. I recommend buying a quality hose clamp in the correct size through a auto parts store and use that..... It's easier and you can remove it again if needed....

 

I agree, the OEM hose clamps suck!!

 

A large zip-tie works

this isn't a connection that gets a lot of pressure....

I discovered this same fact - the factory clamp is a 1 time deal - couple of weeks ago when I replaced the stock airfilter with a K&N ....

there's only about 1000 other zip-ties in the engine compartment...what's one more?

{zip-tie = nylon cable wrap ....}

 

The clamp is re-useable. See this thread:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ighlight=clamp

 

You probably broke it (bent it) when you pulled on it as hard as you can.
Just go to a hardware shop, look in the septic pipe/gutter aisle and get
your large hose clamps. :smile:

 

Aha! I didn't break it, I actually put it back together. I tried pulling on it from only one side, so that was why it didn't work too well. I used a needlenose plier to just squeeze the hook and the bump, just a little twist, click! It would be much easier if I had something that can grip the clamp better.

 

This is what I use. Works great.
http://www.tools-plus.com/cha424.html


Jim