leaky hose ... tips ?

[orangecrush]

I want to make sure my heater and radiator hoses remain leak-free without over-tightening. My issue right now is the chrome filler neck on my manifold leaking - got the clamp super tight and it still wont seal (not at the base, around the hose itself). Someone recommended sanding the chrome neck and apply a little gasket sealant ? What type sealant, even if I have to cut the hose off when it comes time ?

 

[ramcharger]

RTV black and make sure the hose and neck are dry. Clamp, let it sit for 24 hours then fill your radiator.

 

[340john]

Thats what I use...RTV black.

 

[chasduster]

Thats what I use...RTV black.

yup same here, make sure you clamp up by the bumpy thing, not all the way down by the hose end

 

[rebeldart]

"Bumpy thing", I like that. It's like the inside of yer elbow - what's it called ? RTV will do it, and roughing it up is good advise as chrome's like glass and water will get around easier than cast stuff.

 

[1968FormulaS340]

Get rid of the chrome water neck. They are junk and IMHO an aluminum one looks better.