Oetiker (ear) clamp vs. hose clamp

[maestromaestro]

So I was changing the CV boot today, and when it came to tightening the oetiker clamp (the small one on the inside), I crimped it when it was slightly off the boot. Once crimped, it's done and given that I already put everything back together, the only way to secure the boot was to use a hose clamp. Thus, I am wondering why Ford uses ear clamps for this application - is there something wrong with the hose clamps in that location? Or is this because the ear clamps are cheaper?

 

[koozy]

Oetiker clamps are better. Constant pressure and don’t come lose. Commonly used on fuel lines and things that need the best seal possible. Just order a few and redo it.


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[maestromaestro]

Oetiker clamps are better. Constant pressure and don’t come lose. Commonly used on fuel lines and things that need the best seal possible. Just order a few and redo it.


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Thanks.

I have more; it's just I am not at all inclined to disassemble the half shaft and the CV joint just for the clamp... Took me most of the afternoon, as I don't do these things often enough. I'm going to keep an eye on this - not really expecting it to come loose...