230SL clamp reference

[John Betsch - "SADIE"]

My '65 230SL presently has a combination of the old style strap and Norma clamps which may or may not be correct where they are applied.  e.g.the air cleaner has a strap clamp which I believe should be Norma.  Every engine bay picture I have seen has a different mix/application of clamps. 

While I have read the clamp description in the Tech Manual, can anyone refer me to or possibly have an engine bay picture of a complete and correct use of the combined clamp types that they can point me to?  JB

[mrfatboy]

Here are pics of 49er's original engine bay photos of his 250 SL and 280 SL that I use for reference for my car.

As I understand it all the Norma style clamps should have Phillips head screws in them except for the very early 230 SL's which have slotted.  However I have not 100% confirmed this. I look forward to a discussion on this😀

You can see in the photos there are at least 4 different clamps used around the engine bay. 

Heater hoses & Brake booster hose
Power steering hose
Radiator hose
Everything else

[Shvegel]

The power steering return hose uses 2 special quick release screw clamps not used anywhere else.

[Pawel66]

They are not similar to those used on the coolant hose?

[mbzse]

The power steering return hose uses 2 special quick release screw clamps not used anywhere else

They are not similar to those used on the coolant hose?

The quick release type looks like this

[Pawel66]

ok, this is the same one, I think, that is on the coolant hose, isn't it? Just different diameter. Or I am missing something?

[mbzse]

Coolant hose clamp, Beru 9mm width strap.
This type also used on the rear axle for the large rubber bellows.

[mbzse]

.../...You can see in the photos there are at least 4 different clamps used around the engine bay.../...

Yes..  please note however, the clamp types installed from factory changed significantly sometime in 1969 (280 SL).
The earlier, band type tightened with a twist pin were replaced by C-clamp type with M4 tightening screw. See attached

[Pawel66]

Coolant hose clamp, Beru 9mm width strap

I see, thank you!

[ja17]

Some cars originally used that  power steering supply hose clamp below the thermostat housing (in a larger diameter).