Hi,
Don't use anti-sieze type compounds for the hoses. In fact, don't use
anything that might attack the hose (like petrol-based grease) for
installation either.
The "right thing to do" is to get a tool to slip between the hose and the
joint to break the "seal" after the clamp is off. If you can't get behind
the hose, merely twisting the hose in place will often break the "seal".
You can make your own tool with a cheap screwdriver by bending the end
(about one or two inches up) to 45 degrees or so and sharpening the flat
end to more of a "thin point" You can also use an "awl" that is slightly
bent.
Once you use this tool, you'll be kicking yourself that you never had it
before.
For installing, just "wet" the hose with some fresh coolant, it'll slide
right on. If that doesn't work, some ummm, errr - "personal lubricant"
works very well (and is water based so it won't hurt the hose)!
regards,
rml
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