The inventor of radiator hose clamps was a sadist

[Kiwi_ME]

Originally Posted By: kschachn
KY Jelly works better and won't harm anything,...
Yeah, that soapy water's a killer.

 

[another Todd]

I've never replaced spring clamps. As far as I am concerned they are a lifetime part. Never had a leak or other failure, and tension remains constant during hot or cold temps.