V-band clamp. Use the old one for reference as they come in many different sizes.
Puzzleheaded-Ruin564
Abby clamps do a large range
Brave-Outcome6452
Thank you all!!!
billford4
Aka marman clamp
GTAdriver1988
I had to replace one of these on my ram 3500. For some reason it was such a bitch finding the right one, the dealer gave me like three different ones before I decided to just buy an off brand one and that one actually worked.
lethalweapon100
V-Band clamp. Pro tips:
-They’re 7/16”, not 11mm
-Do NOT use impact tools on them as they’re generally stainless steel. The lock nut will gall the threads and then you’ll need a new clamp.
-1/4”x20 usually if you do fuck one up
-Once you think it’s tight enough, tap on it with a hammer all the way around its outer diameter to help spread the V band and seat it down further. I usually tighten/tap/tighten 3 times before I say they’re good.
Source: deal with these aaaalllllll the fucking time on heavy equipment
billy-vain
A “T” clamp
Capable-Pineapple619
Guys, stop calling it a v-band clamp
THAT’S OBVIOUSLY A HARDENED DOG COLLAR FOR YER MOM
Brave-Outcome6452
Got it fixed easy peesy thanks to you all! Couldn’t believe it was $40 at the local auto store though
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V-band clamp
V-band clamp. Use the old one for reference as they come in many different sizes.
Abby clamps do a large range
Thank you all!!!
Aka marman clamp
I had to replace one of these on my ram 3500. For some reason it was such a bitch finding the right one, the dealer gave me like three different ones before I decided to just buy an off brand one and that one actually worked.
V-Band clamp. Pro tips:
-They’re 7/16”, not 11mm
-Do NOT use impact tools on them as they’re generally stainless steel. The lock nut will gall the threads and then you’ll need a new clamp.
-1/4”x20 usually if you do fuck one up
-Once you think it’s tight enough, tap on it with a hammer all the way around its outer diameter to help spread the V band and seat it down further. I usually tighten/tap/tighten 3 times before I say they’re good.
Source: deal with these aaaalllllll the fucking time on heavy equipment
A “T” clamp
Guys, stop calling it a v-band clamp
THAT’S OBVIOUSLY A HARDENED DOG COLLAR FOR YER MOM
Got it fixed easy peesy thanks to you all! Couldn’t believe it was $40 at the local auto store though