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• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 16 May 2007 06:53:59 -0700
  ...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: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 May 2011 12:33:07 -0700
  ...I have mine secured in a rubber hold-down clamp where it comes up on the forward side of the left cyl head. that...
• Re: Fuel leak ruin trip to San Jose (FIRE HAZARD)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 22:57:06 EDT
  ...The fuel pump is designed so that when the engine is shut off, a spring-loaded valve closes to prevent fuel from returning to...
• Re: Crazy VW
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 26 Jun 2005 14:01:27 -0600
  ...If I read the clamps correctly the pump has 27mm and the rad has 40mm spring clamps. About 7/8 and 1.25 inch...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:29:10 -0700
  ...Reduces the weight the stock spring needs to control and eliminates the need to go to heavier springs when using ratio rockers and therefore...
• Re: Onboard water supply?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sat, 4 Jun 2016 14:27:20 -0400
  ...I removed the large original VW clamp, continued to screw the pipe in. Yes It was out a bit Reinstalled VW clamp but still...
• Re: Camping and cooling
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:57:39 -0500
  ...To fit the rain gutter, I use a piece of pvc electrical conduit and c-clamps. The end of the awning is supported by...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 11:18:25 -0700
  ...On > >> other vehicles that use this type of tube a sleeve goes inside to > support the tube from collapsing. > >> > >> Spring or crimp clamps are...
• Re: Help stuck caliper slide pin
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:33:41 -0400
  ...For the caliper you're going to need to compress the piston using a C-clamp to put the new dust boot on. Check...
• Re: some guidance please, 86 autotrans torubles
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:48:20 -0400
  ...dealership parts counter.. > > but I can't seem to compress the spring by hand to get the cover in > place to set the snap...
• Re: power steering bleed/refill
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Mar 1996 16:40:08 -0400 (AST)
  ...5) Unscrew the big cap, remove plastic plate and spring and old filter. Wipe clean and set aside filter to drain on a paper...
• Re: 2.1 coolant woes/Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 10 May 2001 20:56:52 -0700
  ...First, do those spring load clamps that attach the hoses to the radiator ever fail or go bad? (these are the kind without the...
• Re: Re; Permanent Door Mirror Repair
  Historical mailing list - Zach White
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 18:09:59 +0000
  ...under the clamp slips out, something. I finally gave up and let it be. I figure I'll tackle it this spring when I...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:59:29 -0600
  ...Peripheral Clamping Array" on the input to the PIA/CPE to > condition signals. > > These ECUs make magasquirts look simple. ;) > > More on AFM spring adjustments...
• Re: Fuel hose size
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 10:30:28 -0600
  ...On >>> other vehicles that use this type of tube a sleeve goes inside to support the tube from collapsing. >>> >>> Spring or crimp clamps are...
• Re: Coolant thoughts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 6 Nov 2022 11:46:06 -0500
  ...I’m beginning to become a fan of spring clamps as well. So anyone got tips on the process or the materials? What parts...
• Non-remote Mirror fix
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 19:51:51 -0500
  ...4-With appropriatly sized vise grip, grasp the smooth part of the shaft & clamp down firmly. 5-Pull the stud. Pull some more. Pull...
• Re: Coolant Drain - 2.1 L
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 05:34:57 -0400
  ...We have complete Stainless Steel kits in stock and please use the correct spring clamps on that short hose. http://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1...
• Re: Hot Foot Syndrome...what is solution?
  Historical mailing list - Dart 330
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:57:14 -0500
  ...I dropped the spare tire, pulled the valve out (very easy, just two spring clamps, use vice grips) and although it looked like it...
• Re: Coolant hose fatigue
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 26 Nov 2003 10:32:52 -0500
  ...heater hose, two clamps) so I can bypass the heater circuit at the engine if any of those hoses spring a leak. Leaving old...
• Re: some guidance please, 86 autotrans troubles
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:17:43 -0700
  AH-HA! Someone else has had their band spring open! The main difficulty with re-installing the piston and its' pushrod is that the...
• Re: Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:23:21 -0800
  ...Other > than a little difficulty getting the spring clamps over the slightly larger > than stock outside diameter, it works great. The rear heater uses...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:25:27 -0700
  ...and use the spring clamps, as already said. if you are not skilled, get a pro to do the work. some of the hoses...
• Re: Left-hand mirror
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 19:20:17 -0800
  ...Then you're in for a new mirror, >though a hose clamp around the cracking plastic will keep you going until >you find one...
• Re: Gas Leak
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 15:58:46 -0600
  ...If I had to do it again I'd get longer vent lines and attach them with hose clamps before I put the tank...
• Re: Adjusting throttle linkage on automatic
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 10:07:57 -0600
  ...thing, the PO's mechanic had a regular clamp on the throttle rod, no spring on the rod, and it worked, somewhat, but not...
• Re: Borrow ring compressor in SW Ohio area?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:28:14 -0500
  A big wide hose clamp will also work. My suggestion is how the water boxers are done. Dennis Sent from my Windows Phone -----Original...
• Re: jacking up tips for auto tranny
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 09:09:53 -0400
  ...I replaced the trans cooler spring clamps at this time with regular hose clamps on the trans cooler hoses, they are much easier to...
• Re: Alternative Part & Design to Bosal Diesel Exhaust Hanger? (15* I4 Jetta engine)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:53:12 -0800
  ...those jetta springey > C shaped clamp things ...where the top of the header pipe, that's bell > shapped, is spring-clamped to the exh...
• water pump R&R
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 21 Oct 2000 13:28:35 -0700
  ...The only other real problem was getting some of the spring hose clamps off. Once everything was back in place and I started pumping...
• Re: Cooling System failure Prevention Idea.
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Sat, 6 Dec 1997 17:04:40 -0400
  ...One that is >flexible, yet springy enough to prevent the coolant from coming around it >during expansion or contraction. Any suggestions? Yeah I thought...
• Re: Awning Question-Opinions wanted
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 07:30:27 -0700
  ...you could just buy a tarp and poles set and use spring clamps to attach to rain gutter. Bill -----Original Message----- From: Jim DiGennaro...
• few FYI items
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 16:08:21 -0400
  ...store in the area for drop ceilings there are these lil spring clamps for adding a tension wire to a section of drop ceiling...
• Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:22:41 -0800
  ...Peripheral Clamping Array" on the input to the PIA/CPE to > condition signals. > > These ECUs make magasquirts look simple. ;) > > More on AFM spring adjustments...
• new emissions methods in UT/I passed, YEA!!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Thu, 6 May 1999 10:09:17 -0600
  ...Now it's gonna be spring in the desert. Have a good weekend, Why do I think it's Friday. Ken Wyatt 82 westy...
• Some ride height and suspension observations..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 3 Sep 2007 20:23:09 -0700
  ...So, I jacked it up under the bottom of the a-arm, compressing the spring at the right rear. Clamped the coils and released...
• Re: Trouble-Please HELP with 1.9 water pump removal issues
  Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:32:49 -0400
  ...I also had trouble getting one of the spring clamps off- the part that I had to squeeze wasn't accessible, and I ultimately...
• Re: comparing e-brake lines: syncro to 2wd
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 19:35:33 -0400
  ...the clamp that holds the cable to the trailing arm is #N-020-620-1. For under $20, the complete brake shoe spring set...
• Re: Minor Oil pump leak and minor valve cover leak
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 17:14:30 -0500
  ...Take a big screw driver and insert it between the valve cover and the hold down spring. Then just slide it up over the...
• Re: We try to go on trip and got hosed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 26 Aug 2021 20:37:24 -0700
  ...I’ll say I do like spring clamps, when tight and hard to install , over gear clamp , in this application Ab > On Aug 26...
• Re: Flex Neck LED Lamp
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 9 Sep 2012 11:07:41 -0500
  ...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: Vanagon Tool Box
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:52:28 -0500
  ...heater hose and two clamps... I changed all the hoses *except* the ones to the heater cores... if I spring a leak in a...
• Re: power mirror, replacing large nut
  Historical mailing list - azsun99
  Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:11:30 -0700
  ...A clamp light on the shelf overhead also helped illuminate things. I used a tool I made many years ago, a 9/16" bicycle...
• Re: Do head bolts have to be replaced?
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Mon, 5 Aug 2002 15:50:17 -0500
  ...They are designed to actually stretch once the torque value is achieved and once used, their clamp load will be compromised when used again...
• Re: parts list for radiator replacement on 1988 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Robertson - Backcountry.com
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:36:26 -0600
  ...I replaced all "screw-type" with "spring-clamp" and > haven't had a leak..... yet! > > Look to rebuilding or replacing the three card-board...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 23:03:53 +0000
  ...need the hose pinch pliers and the gizmo to remove the spring clamps; at that point, it seems it is starting to make sense...
• Re: Hot Foot well
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:31:30 -0500
  ...Also, need the > hose pinch pliers and the gizmo to remove the spring clamps; at that point, > it seems it is starting to make...
• Re: Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 21:32:35 -0500
  ...Some folks like screw >clamps better than the original spring-type but I don't. > >Other tools -- I'll have to do some heavy...
• Things fall apart; the center will not hold
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 07:58:06 -0700 (PDT)
  Hello everyone! Christa and I went up camping at Skookumchuck hot springs again last weekend, and had an... um... eventful time. Well, the hot...
• Re: Replacement of coolant
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Apr 2016 08:51:30 -0700
  ...I added the Go Westy kit and double clamped the hose onto the plastic pipe using one spring clamp and a screw clamp to...
• Re: Leaving Virginia for Maine .. Update
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 3 May 2009 19:11:34 -0400
  ...The hose tore right next to the hose clamp so after removing it I used my nippers and trued up the end so that...
• Re: Intermittently Sticks In 4th Gear 3/4 Slider Hub?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 6 May 2014 17:42:27 -0700
  ...It's a long story, but the spline end, clamp et al suffered some while adapting and installing the WBX linkage. Though I've...
• Re: Another Vanagon Burns Up
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:10:23 -0500
  ...Do you see nice looking blue spring clamps? They are crap and leak worse then the old rusty ones, replace them now! If you...
• recall list
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 09:04:54 -0800
  ...REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP. SYSTEM: FUEL LINES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER...
• Re: Shifter Part Needed
  Historical mailing list - puzerewski
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 05:33:02 -0400
  ...Sounds like the spring clamp on the shift rod came loose to me. Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86 cabrio Vanagon Partsmobiles ----- Original...
• Re: Brake line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:58:57 -0500
  ...8 each spring steel hose end clips 251611823C http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1624_886/brake_line_retaining_spring.html -1...
• bleeding coolant solution?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Carroll
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 09:10:57 -0400
  ...Since I had replaced some hoses this spring, and drained some coolant to do it, and also had pressure tested the system, I figured...
• Re: My passenger mirror has fallen and it can't get up
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 10:28:54 -0400
  ...Look up into the base --- you'll see a nut, stud and spring arrangement. You can tighten the nut --- and this will hopefully cure...
• Re: Pop-up room, attaches to van rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:12:24 -0400
  ...Is there a floor? > > - no floor but I use a small 4'x8' tarp and secure it around the bottom > with spring clamps > > https...
• Re: Any experience with this part?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:39:22 -0600
  ...I drive an '86 Westy and last spring my water pump went out as I was going highway speeds. Since the coolant was still...