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• Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:23:39 -0700
  ...7/26/2009, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >>speaking of hose clamps.......those springy type original ones ........ >>besides being a hazard almost to remove or...
• Re: hoses in general
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 07:52:42 -0400
  ...idea to get rid of the spring clamps on those big hoses and go with screw-on clamp rings? (mechanic was cursing at those...
• Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 15:07:36 -0800
  ...One list member mentions using a plastic tie to > > clamp the boot back tight, so I'm not sure. > You can remove the clamp...
• Re: Flex Neck LED Lamp
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 08:41:14 -0700
  ...The clamp allows it to be easily clamped to a table or other >> object. >> >> The batteries corroded the insides and the little metal connectors...
• Re: Radiator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:36:21 -0400
  ...One final tip, make sure you reuse the spring clamps. While they are pain in the butt, using a regular band clamp wont work...
• How-To change Front Brake Pads ('86-91 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 19:54:21 EST
  As spring arrives a young man's fancy turns to Vanagon Maintenance. :) Just changed the front brakes on my '91 Carat today so I...
• Austin Vee Dee bad motor #3
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 May 1996 04:22:51 -0400
  ...dressed the happier motor, reassembled the muffler using the correct clamps (the tailpipe clamp is smaller than the heater box to muffler clamps, which...
• Re: Propane Heater "Tundra Toaster"
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 1995 10:30:38 -0400
  ...requires standard propane tank 20lb, and 12V ?amps with cable and spring clamps for direct battery attachment. Output 100C to 700C air, 10,000...
• Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:35:18 -0600
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano > KG6RCR > > > > John Bange typed: >> The best tablecloth securing devices I have ever seen are the >> spring steel >> clips...
• Re: Need help indentifying 85 Vanagon hose
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 23:19:25 -0400
  ...Use the later spring clamps, not the worm clamps that were originally installed. If the tees are original, replace them with the new plastic...
• Re: 2.1 coolant woes/Questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 10 May 2001 22:09:42 -0700
  ...2.1 coolant woes/Questions > I have a few coolant questions of my own. > > First, do those spring load clamps that attach the hoses...
• It is pretty easy to work on, that Inline 4 transplant motor...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 3 May 2007 20:17:30 -0700
  ...They use two spring clips, shaped like Cs. You have to pry the ends of the C open and get an end over the...
• Re: About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 31 Aug 2023 02:45:10 -0700
  ...clamps are a superior design (obviously not the > >> slotted worm-drive clamps) in that they allow for snug up over the > years. > >> Regarding "springy...
• Re: Dex-Cool . . . I hesitate to ask this
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:06:29 -0400
  ...I used OEM spring hose clamps. I then filled up with Dexcool. Over the next fee months, I saw evidence of seeping / leaking in...
• success - and what to do with old fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 12:24:29 -0600
  ...a little trouble figuring out that (original) clamp since it was neither a screw nor spring clamp. I finally just twisted it off with...
• Re: Floppy mirror...any fixes that actually work?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 02:07:02 -0700
  ...Mine had pulled > down from too much tension on the spring....That sort of worked, for a > little time...but eventually the pin I...
• Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline lines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Sun, 8 May 2016 11:46:07 -0400
  ...The splits went into the area where the lines were clamped, and then past the stainless clamps. I replaced that fuel line and then...
• Re[2]: Coolant Temp Indications
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Nov 1995 08:01:41 -0800
  ...held on by > the orginal "spring pressure" hose clamps. I replaced the clamp > with the "screw" type hose clamp, bled the system, and the...
• Re: fuel rail/line recall? Zen Koan. PN?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 14:22:23 -0700
  ...Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel >> >> >> rail and install a new spring type self- >> >> >> tightening clamp. >> >> >> NOTE: Volkswagen of America estimates the...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:13:39 -0700
  ...I guess I was thinking of raised suspension via spacers/springs etc. alistair On 2011-08-31, at 1:58 PM, Mike S wrote...
• Fixing turn signals, was: Turn signals won't auto turn off
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 12:03:47 -0500
  Tom- This problem usually crops up when one or both of the springs come off the "canceling cam" in your steering column. Sounds ominous...
• Re: Steel coolant pipe removal?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 May 2017 01:01:29 +0000
  Most of the kits now come with spring type clamps and hoses so tight they almost don't need clamps. With all the other...
• Re: Tray needed for Wolfsburg/Carat interior
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 05:16:30 -0500
  ...On the back frame of the jump seat there are two posts that the tray spring clips clamp over. The front edge of each...
• Water Adapter - How to replace on 2.1 Syncro '89
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 16:16:58 +0200
  ...Two hose clamps, one clip and pull off two air pipes. 2. Unclip spring wire holding water adapter in place using fingers. 3. Remove...
• Fw: WHEW! Saved from possible fire!! ($2.98 for Gas Hose and Clamps)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 17:18:48 -0800
  ...Cut the spring on the license plate door so that it doesn't spring up on > its own. I think this would be helpful...
• Re: Was GoWesty 2wd springs! Now: Quick and dirty tire fittment trick
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 16:05:44 -0700
  ...These can also be > 'compressed', clamped into a tighter "hem" using padded clamps of some > type...again increasing clearance between body work and tire...
• Re: parts list for radiator replacement on 1988 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:01:57 -0700
  ...I replaced all "screw-type" with "spring-clamp" and haven't had a leak..... yet! Look to rebuilding or replacing the three card-board...
• Plastic Fantastic; Your coolant system's dissolving AKKK !!
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 14:56:14 EST
  ...I made the Big mistake of wriggling the spring clamp, Thinking it would re-seat the hose a little. Bout then a High Pressure...
• Re: Fuel Rails on Stock WBX
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 13 May 2008 10:42:43 -0400
  Kim Springer wrote: > Can anyone explain to me why you need a fuel rail on a WBX? > > Couldn't you put the same thing...
• Re: Mirror fixes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 20:50:40 EST
  ...Disassemble the nut/spring assembly, making note of where things go. > > 4. Insert a washer cut from thin polyethylene (a plastic milk carton is...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:46:32 -0500
  ...I had some trouble with the spring clamps as they just were not opening enough by a fraction. I cut off some tabs to...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:49:40 -0700
  A couple of notes, Andreas (noted for his springs) has a pretty extensive test of cv boots here: http://ig-syncro16.de/forum/index...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:10:03 -0500
  ...Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design > There is a special tool for those spring clamps. > >> >>> >>> It's called a come-along. Put one hook on a...
• Re: P-trap removal
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 05:46:53 -0700
  ...Gently remove the hose clamp. Hold the "bulb" in one hand and rotate the upper band which has the "ears" for turning. You, or...
• Re: I lost my temp sensor connector/wire
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 11:27:51 -0500
  ...The connectors for both of these are the standard Bosch two-pin spring clip; I hear tell these are available at your FLAPS, but...
• Re: Danger from the cold
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 21:19:51 -0500
  ...I cut off the factory crimped clamp and installed a stainless hose clamp over the stainless sleeve remaining on the fuel hose. Turned the...
• wasserboxer tune-up report, part 1
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 5 Dec 1995 08:56:44 CST6CDT
  ...on my '85 i replaced all the crimp on clamps with #24 hose clamps and that solved that problem. i have the 8 #24s...
• Re: 88 Westy: Strange Leak, Strange Gasket
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 21:02:38 -0700
  ...a special tool that's designed specifically for those clamps. They're real springy, and you just need to grab the two protrusions and...
• Re: More Rabbit expertise needed
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 23:07:48 -0400
  I have been told you have to use a special tool -- an "exhaust manifold clamp spreader" -- or risk really hurting yourself. The clamps are...
• Re: exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:09:48 -0600
  ...Probably in the spring I will order two more flanges and put those in place of the clamps. But welding the muffler to the...
• Re: Belt Squeal - Issue Revealed, Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 23:09:14 -0800
  ...I have a good > sense of smell, but had no idea of the cause until today. > > > > Tightened the clamp (checked all other clamps as...
• Re: Syncro/Vanagon Stiff Shifting
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 12:32:50 -0300
  ...The return spring pushes you from 1/2 gate towards 3/4 gate. Newer Vanagons have a different return spring setup, on the base...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Oct 2004 (#2004-1000)
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 21:34:53 -0700
  ...method you want to hold it up with (I've seen spring clamps and velcro as well as duct tape :-) The Buddy Heater works...
• Re: AFM upgrade, grounding and cleaning with electrical contact cleaner
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 14:05:57 -0800
  ...string (Spanish yacht marline if you're feeling > fancy), or a springy clamp of some sort. > > david > > -- > David Beierl - Providence, RI > http://pws.prserv...
• Re: Fuel filter location on 87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:24:18 -0700
  ...s cleverly hidden behind the 'spring tower' in the left rear wheel well. Remove RR wheel. Undo whatever clamp system holds it to the...
• Re: More leaks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 14 Jan 2016 09:20:37 -0800
  ...Maybe I should use a screw down clamp on > the tube rather than the spring clamp? > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• AFM cleaning (was Re: Thanks for the help)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 10:27:37 -0700
  ...The arm is held onto the shaft by a screw clamp. There is another screw that will allow adjustment of the arm on the...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 13:43:42 -0700
  ...I spent one hour > last > night trying to get the upper spring hose clamp off and was not successful. > Any > tips or tricks on...
• Re: Stuck Cylinders
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Sun, 22 Oct 2000 19:56:37 -0700
  ...I have them off, got any special tricks to getting them back >on? I'm thinking a large hose clamp to compress the springs.... >
• Re. Jerry Can source
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 13:57:25 -0400
  ...They've got these aluminum mini-placards held in place by a little spring that describe the can's contents - petrol, diesel, unleaded - in...
• Re: Fuel Rails on Stock WBX
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 13 May 2008 08:32:43 -0700
  ...On Mon, May 12, 2008 at 10:39 PM, Kim Springer <kimspringer@rcn.com> wrote: > Can anyone explain to me why you need a...
• How can this be?
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 12:36:18 -0700
  ...I reused the same spring type clamp that was on it. So now I'm off to get a real hose clamp and will...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:31:41 -0700
  ...I stuff that plastic hose 2" into the rubber fuel line and use two clamps. I think this connection is the cause of most...
• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 15 May 2007 21:30:31 -0400
  ...I also would use > proper spring clamps rather than those horrid cheese grater ones he shows. > Seriously, what could that toy plastic valve and...
• Re: tarp clamps AND awning ideas
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:27:56 -0700
  ...awning? I have in mind some > sort of little C clamps or spring clamps. Thanks, > Hi Ken, The text below is from a post...
• Re: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 12 Sep 2019 23:30:58 -0400
  ...You'll need a set > of hose clamp pliers intended for flat band spring clamps to work with the > factory clamps. Some people like...
• '72 bus CVs, rear bearings, and torsion bars?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Jan 95 10:02:26 MST
  ...Also the CV boots are tearing a little where they are clamped to the axles so I want to replace all the boots. Reading...
• Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Fri, 6 May 2016 13:48:10 -0400
  ...I had tough time with the strangest things... -spring clamps!!!! Caused me 4 hours of diddling in the middle of the night; and possibly...
• Re: Fuel Line Alert!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 30 Jul 2001 18:08:22 -0700
  ...Also, the same type of spring clamp is used at the other end of the plastic line at the fuel filter. Replace this hose...
• Re: Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline lines
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 9 May 2016 09:38:51 +0200
  ...The splits went into the area where the lines were clamped, and then past the stainless clamps. I replaced that fuel line and then...