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• Re: Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:50:01 -0500
  ...As far as hose clamps, one or two spares of good quality german hose clamps is always a good idea. You can easily measure...
• Time to check the fuel lines! R & R !! No burnt VW's in 2005!
  Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 10:15:14 -0500
  ...This took at least 20 minutes per clamp as the hose is very strong. Two alarming findings so far: one clamp was so rusted...
• Re: Some kind of shelf?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 31 May 2007 15:22:45 -0700
  This could do the trick: <http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/252211-REG/ Bogen_Manfrotto_635_Quick_Action_Super_Clamp.html> Bogen clamps work...
• Re: fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:48:50 -0700
  how to you figure 'more reliable' ? there's nothing about the benz clamp nut that could be considered less than a thousand percent reliable...
• Re: Fuel line clamps-how to remove?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 08:09:59 -0400
  ...Fuel line clamps-how to remove? A fuel line from the top of the tank to the left expansion tank is leaking. How do...
• Re: Fuel line clamps-how to remove?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 21:51:18 -0700
  ...They're like under $5 at a hardware store and can cut the clamps if you really squeeze them. -- Craig On Mon, 15 Jul...
• Re: Source for GOOD high pressure FI tubing & clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 13:29:37 -0700
  ...Source for GOOD high pressure FI tubing & clamps? > Thanks for all the sliding door info! Sounds like my > van is more normal than I...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:50:48 -0700
  I think the reason the spring loaded clamps are preferred is that as the fuel tubing ages and hardens like some of us the...
• Re: Spring Clamps (was: Re: Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 15:16:07 -0500
  At 03:03 PM 2/5/2001, Alan Bosch wrote: > Even finding the pliers for the >spring clamps is near impossible. Try Sears Roebuck...
• Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit read!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 21:17:06 EST
  ...BTW what brand of clamp do you have? ABA > stainless? Do you think your problem is with the hose or the clamps? > Thanks > > hose...
• Re: About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:40:11 -0600
  ...Regarding "springy" hose clamps on water hoses, these things ARE superior over slotted worm-drive clamps in that they are self-adjusting as rubber...
• Re: Cool Tools for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 17:54:56 -0700
  Great idea to carry hose pinchers, and also a couple of 3 inch 1/2" copper pipes with clamps for bypassing failed valves. Here...
• Re: New awning project with pix
  Historical mailing list - B
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:29:07 -0700
  It must be the clamps, then, because we have much the same arrangement. Except our clamps have flat faces, which is far from ideal...
• Re: Broken Fuel Pump - Was: Fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:18:24 -0800
  ...It was the factory crimped clamp that was the issue.� I was trying to cut/saw/release this clamp holding the fuel hose to...
• Re: Front Heater Valve Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 08:38:43 -0700
  ...Front Heater Valve Replacement > How about using two small wood clamps with a couple of pieces of wood each to > clamp the hoses coming...
• Re: Relocating the battery in an '84
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 23:01:55 -0500
  ...The guy lost the bolt to his positive battery clamp and used a metal C-clamp instead. The C-clamp shorted to the body...
• Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Dec 2014 13:51:32 -0800
  ...Here's what I have: <http://thatjacksblog.blogspot.com/2014/12/fuel-lines-and-clamps.html> What about them clamps? -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
• Re: Fuel Line leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 08:00:55 -0500
  ...The fuel hose attached to the >fuel > distribution rail on the engine >may shrink > beyond the clamp force of the >fuel hose > clamps, allowing...
• Re: More Help Puh�Leeze!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 12:32:05 -0700
  ...Turned out that a large portion of the flange on the distributor casting that the clamp "clamps" to had broken away and there was...
• Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:25:25 -0700
  ...Otherwise, there are dozens > of clamps big and small to be found at your local mom > and pop hardware store. > > Erik >
• Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 23:09:13 EST
  ...RA.ROCKWELL.COM writes: << To wit, the sound of one amp clamping... Do I dare post this to the list <wicked grin!> >> I thought...
• Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator Modification write up.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Tue, 7 May 2002 09:09:22 -0700
  ...use good mechanical techique, new quality fuel injection hose, and clamps, and check clamp security in the early post mod time. Sincerely, Mark Keller...
• Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 08:17:50 -0700
  ...I'm looking for the spring clamps for replacing my fuel lines in the engine compartment. Not the screw type. Anybody have a lead...
• Re: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 18:10:24 -0300
  ...You'll need a set >>> of hose clamp pliers intended for flat band spring clamps to work with the >>> factory clamps. Some people like...
• Re: source for stainless steel fuel clamps
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:54:54 -0700
  ...alistair ps about clamps, do you (don't laugh) have a mercedes dealership/shop "nearby"? can get clamps from them. On 15-Oct-10...
• Porsche clamp nut fits Vanagon front spindles
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 02:49:38 -0400
  An alternative to the original Vanagon crimp nut for the front spindle is the Porsche clamp nut (Porsche P/N 911 341 673 00...
• Re: valve spring compressor tool advice?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Tevis
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:07:26 -0400
  the c clamp type that youve pictured often hits on the head near the jaw and doesn't allow for a full range of...
• Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 9 Dec 2014 08:06:59 -0500
  ...I have some clamps designed to 'pinch' rubber hoses--can I use > > these clamps to strategically limit flow while I replace this hose? Or...
• Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 12:16:24 -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: Cylinder sleeves, new problem
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 07:06:57 -0500
  ...A 3/4" wide hose clamp > will > > > most likely > > > be of the T-bolt style. > > > > > > George > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE...
• Helpful item to keep in van
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 10:55:52 -0800
  For those of you that don't already do this, I would recommend keeping an assortment of different size hose clamps in your van...
• '86 WE weekender Dometic fridge floor clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Annette Le
  Fri, 11 May 2012 15:29:35 -0700
  ...It is missing one of the clamps that keeps it attached to the floor. I was wondering if anyone has one (or two) that...
• Quality of heat-shrink hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 13:16:17 -0600
  ...If someone on the list has used those heat-shrink tubing "water-pipe hose clamps", instead of the regular metal ones, I would like...
• fuel hose diagram off the fuel filter.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Tue, 22 May 2001 11:10:08 MDT
  hello, I replaced my fuel filter, but seems i have a bad hose just before the clamp to the filter, Its a diffrent style...
• Re: proper battery fit
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:35:23 -0500
  ...Now, there is a clamp. My > understanding was that it fits down the side of the battery facing front, > and onto the "foot" on...
• Re: Barbed hose clamps (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - G Challis
  Thu, 20 May 2004 10:48:12 -0700
  Thought you'd be amused to hear about the power steering clamp recall on Mercedes MLs; they are retrofitting them with a stronger hose...
• Re: Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 10:37:51 -0400
  ...Hoses/Clamps > > > I just finished a hose replacement project on my 2.1 so this may not apply >> but of all the 20 y...
• Re: Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 09:02:49 -0700
  ...The gentleman helping her told her very seriously that because terminal > clamps had been tightened so that the tabs were closed together between the...
• Re: Air Intake Boot clamp/seal question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:45:04 -0500
  ...The air flow meter has a slight taper there and tightening the clamp just pulls the boot down. I cost the AFM with high...
• Re: Some kind of shelf?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 31 May 2007 16:12:00 -0700
  ...Lighting clamps are sturdy. That said, they are bulky and would probably push against the inside of the canvas, maybe causing wear points? The...
• Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 22:52:02 -0500
  ...They can be inspected and clamps checked. The best clamps are those that can expand/contract with temperature changes and regularly compensate for the...
• Re: LED bench/barbeque lamp
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 09:39:08 -0700
  On Sep 2, 2012, at 9:13 AM, JRodgers wrote: > > Designers Edge Clamp-On or Magnetic Bar-B-Que Grill/Workbench > Utility Light > > http...
• Re: Cap for exhaust hole
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:34:30 -0400
  >Because the aluminum foil and hose clamp were already paid for. ;-) That's the quick answer, but actually I was actively glad to have...
• Re: I need a smaller European trailer ball - help!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Tue, 6 May 2003 13:51:24 EDT
  ...on your trailers ball clamps and I bet they will go on a 2" with no problem. Matter of fact I bet they will...
• Re: dissappearing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Joe Glisson
  Sun, 27 Jul 2003 15:11:06 -0400
  I found a half dozen loose clamps, several had a small amount of "bird shit" on them. I'm hoping that was the problem...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Sep 2015 to 21 Sep 2015 (#2015-337)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 22 Sep 2015 15:33:03 -0500
  ...Cable spring clamp pliers on sale at Sears > > Reg $40. I just walked out is Sears with the item 947390 for $24.00. > Discont...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:20:54 -0800
  ...The "C" clamp is very useful for these. Your description is not applicable. 86 and later Vanagons and Syncros. Mark Stan Wilder wrote: > > I...
• Re: Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 06:54:16 -0700
  ...The gentleman helping her told her very seriously that because terminal > clamps had been tightened so that the tabs were closed together between the...
• Re: How to tighten vent wing
  Historical mailing list - Dean S
  Fri, 8 Aug 2014 11:40:47 -0400
  ...The passenger one does not do this. > > > I know that there is a pinch clamp inside the door to keep this from > > happening. I...
• Re: Fuel leak ruins San Jose trip.
  Historical mailing list - James R. Gilbert
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 20:10:10 -0400
  ...The clamps rust and get weak, or the hoses deteriorate near the clamps. I think I put in a section of new fuel line...
• Re: E-Code Boots
  Historical mailing list - Victor M Montgomery
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 08:11:17 -0500
  ...reducers with a hose clamp over each end. $5 >each. They are about 6" long...and have to be shortened >about 3/4". One...
• Re: Vanagon burned to the ground
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 15:03:34 -0700
  The screw down clamps can fail by losing compression as the clamped material (rubber) degrades. The spring clips compensate for material changes somewhat better...
• Re: What should I do about a tank of old gas
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:53:30 -0800
  ...I'd clamp off > the hoses at fuel pump/filter, hook up a generic new fuel filter to Should read: ".... clamp off hoses at...
• Re: How to tighten vent wing
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 8 Aug 2014 14:25:45 -0500
  ...The passenger one does not do this. > > > I know that there is a pinch clamp inside the door to keep this from > > happening. I...
• fuel problems - fixed!!
  Historical mailing list - Blake C. Thornton
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 09:52:53 -0600
  ...the fitting that came undone is a smaller hose jammed into a larger hose with a clamp on it. (a cruddy crimp clamp) This...
• Re: Air Getting into Cooling system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 12:11:05 -0400
  ...I used a standard air nipple clamped to a rubber hose. This hose was clamped to the overflow port on the expansion tank cap...
• pliers for factory spring clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Myers
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 13:21:06 -0400
  ...I ordered a bag of the factory spring clamps for my pending Fi hose replacement. Where do I find the type of "toothed"[?] pliers...
• Re: Batter clamp removal ...?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:50:25 -0700
  ...i used the clamp on battery terminal clamps from old battery cables, cut the cables off, and tie a nylon rope between them.� then...
• Overheating diesel now running GREAT
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 18:05:15 -0700
  ...3/4 x 1, two for each hose attached to the water pump, and three c-clamps. You'll never get the clamps down...
• 225/55 16 tires on an '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - John Griffin
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:30:18 -0400
  ...Most of the clamps needed tightening. > > Roger Van Till > '89 Westy "The Moose Lounge" > '86 GL "Sugaree" > '81 L "CoJack" > www.busesbythebeach.com > http...