How to replicate this connection: crimp clamps

[StolenFox]

As part of my BMW LS engine swap I've had to relocate the DSC (stability control) pump. I bought the same line that my car currently has and changed its overall shape (by straightening out some existing bends and adding a couple new ones) with the intention of installing it in place of the existing. This line is unique in that it is a suction line from the master cylinder to the DSC pump and it has rubber line between the hard line and the reservoir. I will be reusing the rubber line and the hard line shape to be inserted into said line will be identical to what is currently there. Problem is, it's got some type of pinched "crimp" style clamp that I have no experience with (other than cutting them off to repair machinery). I don't know where to buy them, the install tool or if there is a viable alternative.

The knowledgebase is huge here so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks!
S.F.

 

[bakins]

Looks like an oetiker clamp. I use them for co2 and beer lines.

 

[bon3s]

Amazon sells a nice kit with a bunch of sizes and the crimp tool. Napa also carries them.... used them on my dads volvos a bunch.

 

[mrolds88]

Depending on the size you could try Lowes or HD. Look where they stock the Pex tube.

 

[joe49]

Regular screw hose clamp will replace those. They were common on oem, like Harley's.

 

[LXCam]

Looks like an oetiker clamp. I use them for co2 and beer lines.

It is. You can get any size you need and the tool from McMaster Carr.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#hose-and-tube-clamps/=13k316x

 

[cgrutt]

Yeah, Lowes or Home Depot either by the PEX or lawn sprinklers. You can just use a pair of end cutters to crimp them. Depending on size, they also have some nice solid copper clamps used on PEX. I just bought the crimper for it and it was about $90 though. Looks really clean and works great. As stated, I'm sure you could also just use a standard hose clamp.

 

[fourjeepin]

That looks lime the hose clamps used on the fuel lines of a Mercedes CRD. I have this motor in my Grand Cherokee and bought the tool in the below link. Yes, you can swap to a regular worm clamp, but those chew up the hose over time.

You can engage and disengage the clamp without the tool, but the tool makes it very easy. Search for fuel filter replacement on Merc, Jeep, or Sprinter CRD (common rail diesel) if you need more info.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007S4HR3O/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[fourjeepin]

Oh, and they are called clic-r clamps. I think in German that is short for damn, I have to buy another tool.

 

[StolenFox]

Thanks to everyone who replied, should be all set now!

S.F.

 

[Kevin54]

]As part of my BMW LS engine swap [/B]I've had to relocate the DSC (stability control) pump. I bought the same line that my car currently has and changed its overall shape (by straightening out some existing bends and adding a couple new ones) with the intention of installing it in place of the existing. This line is unique in that it is a suction line from the master cylinder to the DSC pump and it has rubber line between the hard line and the reservoir. I will be reusing the rubber line and the hard line shape to be inserted into said line will be identical to what is currently there. Problem is, it's got some type of pinched "crimp" style clamp that I have no experience with (other than cutting them off to repair machinery). I don't know where to buy them, the install tool or if there is a viable alternative.

The knowledgebase is huge here so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks!
S.F.

I can't help you on the clamps, but I'm interested in seeing the BMW LS engine swap

 

[GSRinmyCRX]

if you are careful you can take that clamp off and reuse it. spread the part that sticks up by putting a small flathead inside and twisting. then you will be able to pop the outer metal over the nubs that hold it. then when you want to put it back on put it back over and use a set if cutting pliers to pinch the part that sticks up back together. hard to explain but its the same type of clamp on half shafts.

Levi

 

[StolenFox]

I can't help you on the clamps, but I'm interested in seeing the BMW LS engine swap

Here's a peak:

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2299397-Project-560i-my-E39-LSx-build

S.F.

 

[jensputzier]

Just in case anyone is looking for the original CLIC-R hose clamps:

https://www.jensputzier.com/cat/index/sCategory/847