Best clips for 4pm ID boost pipes?

[jameswkr]

Ok. But just do a test on a piece of tubing using a single ear clip ( and pliers ) on soft hose. It will only seal correctly if the hose is hard and restrictive. McMaster Carr in the US used to sell a double sided clamp tool ( for double sided ear clamps) that formed the clip correctly ( so it looked like OE ). IME, tightening the hose in a perfect circle is worth more than super heavy duty clamping that leaves a "comma" shape that allows boost to escape. BTW I'm addressing standard boost here, and small hoses. I have seen cable ties on turbo to IM hoses......

[Error404]

thats why the Oetiker ones cost more, they seal in a circle

no way a zip tie is even comparable, otherwise why would Audi go to the expense of using ear clips?

[jameswkr]

You think so ?

Just remember the NASA and USSR approach to an implement that could write in space......

[Error404]

yup. one designed a revolutionary ink pen that could write cleanly and reliably at any angle in zero gravity.
The other used a crude mineral cored twig which constantly broke its tip off and showered graphite dust into every delicate part of the billion dollar space craft it was design to be used in.

[A80Avant]

Thanks for the suggestions. Some of the fuel line clips around look pretty good..
Do the oem style clips need a special tool?

i have bought a bunch of those by mistake and have loads. they are very cheap.

if you are happy to handle shipping expences i can send you 2 boxes( 20 of them) for free.

let me know

[jameswkr]

Ok. Empirical data tells me otherwise.

Now youre going to tell me you believe the US really landed on the moon ?

[4WheelDrifter]

thats why the Oetiker ones cost more, they seal in a circle

no way a zip tie is even comparable, otherwise why would Audi go to the expense of using ear clips?

Also the Oetiker clamps can be slackened and easily unhooked to remove them. Handy when the pipe it's connecting to has a a large barb or bead.

But then, if the hose is a good fit, a zip tie will hold it on well enough for most vacuum applications IME.

[mouse]

i have bought a bunch of those by mistake and have loads. they are very cheap.

if you are happy to handle shipping expences i can send you 2 boxes( 20 of them) for free.

let me know

Interested if they are the right size .. I'll send a PM