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• Re: About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 31 Aug 2023 02:45:10 -0700
  ...I was looking at my clamps and it seems like one van has those > non > >> adjustable squeeze style and the others are those that...
• Re: New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 21:34:51 -0400
  ...If one has boots that DON'T use clamps on their CV Joints, can boots WITH clamps be substituted? Also: ARE there CV boot...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 21:22:27 -0500
  ...These special clamps are very much OK to use. They don't back off, they don't cut into the hose, and they give...
• Tiico problem with simple solution
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 15:59:27 EST
  ...You can use either fuel line clamps or crimp clamps it is up to you. If you do it this way you should never...
• coolant leak question...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 13:07:21 -1000
  ...Can over-tightening of the hose clamp make it leak more? I'm using screw-type hose clamps and three out of the four...
• Re: Coolant pipe *REPAIR* kit, was: Coolant pipe kit and distributor kit from GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:29:31 -0400
  ...Somehow the insert has to travel even with the clamp squeezing on it, because at the start, the clamp is in the middle of...
• Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:26:59 -0700
  Bicycle leg clamps work, have no protuding parts, light, easy to store. Otherwise, take 4 inch PVC pipe, cut it in strips about 2...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:16:40 -0800
  ...Here's a sampling for hose spring clamps: N0164011 - 19mm http://www.busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=N0164011 N0164021 - 23mm http://www.busdepot.com...
• Dial Gauge. Was: Re: Oily Oily Clutch. ....
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:47:07 -0700
  ...http://www.harborfreight.com/clamping-dial-indicator-93051.html Thanks Neil. On 3/29/16, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > ..... you'll need...
• Rain Gutter Rack Clamps. Vanagon Specific Size and Shape?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 13:33:42 -0700
  ...In my search to come up with a less expensive DIY awning, thought maybe 2 gutter clamps, each modded to accept a U bolt...
• Re: Lug nut madness
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 00:19:36 -0400
  ...When a bolt is assembled, there is a "clamping" force that is applied to the parts being clamped and some combination of the bolt...
• Re: replacing hose with minimal coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 8 Dec 2014 17:21:20 -0600
  Just remember that when you disconnect a hose from another hose, you can use clamps to reduce the loss of coolant to a teaspoon...
• Re: Battery went dead
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 19:43:02 -0500
  ...there may be a clamp which holds the base of the battery. Look in the spaces fore and aft of the battery. You may...
• Re: Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:59:08 -0700
  ...Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:49:13 -0400
  Hahaha...yes it was for me!!! To try to work with those clamps without them would be utterly painful both mentally and physically. Pascal...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 28 May 2011 10:53:26 -0700
  ...I wouldn't trust > those HF clamps on such a vital line on the car, especially with all the > vibration and such. If that...
• Re: 2.1 engine pull: which coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 10:48:46 -0700
  ...They have rotating jaws and can be locked to hold the clamp open. The problem I have with the Channel-Locks is the clamp...
• Re: Help with coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:35:26 +0200
  snipped-------- I need suggestions on how to remove the small crimped-on clamps on the small hoses going to and from the coolant rail...
• Re: fuel tank vent lines
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:50:43 -0700
  I ended up pushing new hoses on w/o clamps. AFAIK, the 4 tank seals are ok. No leaks..... so far. I will echo...
• Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 18:37:04 -0800
  ...I'm contemplating converting some or all of the "spring" type clamps to standard hose clamps so I can use a screw driver to...
• Re: Rad R&R -- tools?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 8 May 2012 07:00:07 -0700
  ...What kind of clamps do I need to clamp off the coolant lines > before I drop the old (and sadly leaking) radiator? > > -- > Jack "Rocket...
• Re: '85 Vanagon - Rear Heater Core Problem: Follow Up
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Demarest
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 10:26:35 EST
  For a quick fix you can just clamp off the hoses. This is what I was told to do by my mechanic when I...
• Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:52:42 -0700
  For a 1.9L auto trans Vanagon, what might be a good assortment of hose clamps and spare hoses or hose bits to bring...
• Re: anyone ever build their own bumpers? or who has them for sale
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 17:21:42 -0500
  ...How many muffler clamps does it take to hold on a 14" tailpipe? Obviously 3. Where do you think it might go? Think someone...
• Re: loose dipstick
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 01:38:12 EDT
  ...In the process of replacing the seal, if you ruin the crimped clamp which holds the dipstick tube to its bracket, replace it with...
• Re: What is it?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 1 Aug 2015 21:37:36 -1000
  all screw-type hose clamps need a snugging up a while after being newly installed. And then periodically....once a year at least. Not...
• Re: fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:59:50 -0700
  ...On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 7:18 AM, Ed <email99@bellsouth.net> wrote: > I belive the MBZ part number for this Clamping Nut...
• Re: Batter clamp removal ...?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:44:55 -0700
  there is such a tool as a battery clamp puller. a little two jaw hook type puller. any FLAPS it's a real struggle...
• Re: fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:03:32 -0700
  ...Those are indeed Oetiker style clamps. > > Mike > -- Beverley Anne de Villiers April 20, 1930 - July 4, 2009 Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender...
• Re: Fuel Hose Replacement
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:10:04 -0700
  ...2 more clamps. Or, check out the GW kit. It shows 16 clamps that I can see. http://gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php...
• Re: Where do I get a hose clamp removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 17:10:38 -0500
  ...But even they slip on spring type hose clamps. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:40:57 -0700
  ...Hoses/Clamps > Yes Scott. Plastic pieces that are designed to 'bridge' 2 hose pieces > together. I don't know what the commercial name for...
• Re: coolant leak oil cooler to water pump
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 06:53:30 EDT
  ...Pretty complicated, four clamps, hardly accessible right next to the exhaust. I can't get the connection of the elbow to the pipe to...
• Re: tracking down gas smell tips needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:48:53 -1000
  what kind of clamp was used ?" the ones I like have a curled up edge, so they can't dig into the surface of...
• Re: fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:11:18 -0700
  By the way...the clamping nut on the Bugs was the same way.� There was a left and a right.� They tightened in the...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 23:48:07 -0700
  ...end that will > inevitably be > damaged by the inferior clamp and use a good clamp later. (assuming > you left > yourself a little extra hose...
• Re: Coolant leak found but parts question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 4 Nov 2022 09:54:46 -0400
  ...I decided to use worm clamps but originally they had the spring clamps. I now have spring clamp pliers and I’m beginning to...
• Re: FI hose and clamps source
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 16 May 2008 06:38:09 -0400
  ...That includes all German parts (hose and stainless clamps) and instructions. Even though you got the band style clamps for cheap they are only...
• Re: [Syncro] 1987 Syncro-replace fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:35:22 -0500
  ...They have a > typical clamp on the end away from the injector, but appear to have some > kind of crimp clamp at the injector...
• Re: Some kind of shelf?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 31 May 2007 16:40:00 -0600
  ...Use 2 clamps > with the rod, a few pipe brackets screwed to a piece of plywood and > you > have a shelf! > You may be...
• Re-Sealing Gas Tank again
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:23:39 -0400
  ...And I used some hose clamps that I think were too big so that they didn't compress the hose evenly and caused it...
• Re: That #(&()$ little hose....
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 24 Oct 1997 09:30:20 -0400
  ...broken? Have you tried really cranking on the clamps? I've adjusted those little clamps about 50 times and it still leaks... Thanks for...
• Using gas inline 4 manifold
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 13:27:37 -0700
  ...those spring clamps to secure the manifold to the exhaust pipe? If so, how did you remove and replace those clamps?! I was told...
• Re: ATF
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 09:22:20 EDT
  ...filter (replace if neccessary) Inspect coolant hoses and clamps (RIN) Inspect fuel lines and clamps (RIN) Inspect vaccuum lines, intake hoses, boots and seals...
• Re: still getting gas fumes
  Historical mailing list - Choreboy
  Fri, 2 Jun 2000 11:18:22 -0700
  ...I temporarily fixed that by slipping a piece of heater hose over it and clamping it down with worm clamps. It seems pretty much...
• Re: Plier heater hose clamp
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 00:40:01 EST
  ...They are called spring clamp pliers and they are not too expensive (US$10-15). One type has swivel jaws which is the best...
• Re: proper battery fit
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 24 Sep 2011 11:44:09 -0500
  ...So far as the clamp: I taped it to the front of the battery, made sure the cables and vent hoses were well clear...
• Re: fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 16:44:07 -0700
  When I re-did my fuel tank seals a few weeks ago I just plain ran out of good German clamps and I had...
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  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 26 May 2017 12:52:13 -0500
  ...This morning I found the distributer clamp loose letting the distributor move. I thought setting the timing with my strobe and tightening the clamp...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 5 May 2014 07:29:45 -0600
  ...Ever since then I have used the zip tie. -- Gnarlie >>> As for the clamp for the boot, the factory didn't use them after...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:32:52 -0400
  At 11:16 AM 8/30/2011, Jim Felder wrote... >Johnson Foreign Auto, my local Vanagon gurus, does not use an inside >clamp >or...
• Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 13:19:56 -0600
  ...to hold the screwdriver - is that the sound of one hand clamping? <My name is Al. I invented the internet & I can darn sure...
• Re: Which years/models had centre seat attachments?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 19:39:06 -0500
  hi all the middle seat was attached with clamps to the floor up to 79 from there im not sure. the clamps changed slightly...
• Re: plastic coolant pipe diameter?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 02:28:50 EST
  ...I this > a good Idea? I don't see why not myself cut out damaged area, and insert copper pipe, then clamp it. clamping...
• Re: Hose ID: Crossover tube to expansion tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:42:47 -0500
  Get some steel clamps for that. when I did mine some time back, I bought some of those clamps that you use a plier...
• Re: Exhaust 'donut' question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 09:08:57 -0400
  ...The clamp has a flared washer with it that matches the flare on the cat pipe, and both flares go inside the two sections...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Injector hose-
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sat, 6 Aug 2005 07:20:07 -0700
  ...I've seen conflicting information out there about whether the new hose should be clamped onto the injector barb or just slipped on like...
• Re: plugging heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:47:24 -0600
  ...Clamped off, kept separate.When I first removed the heater, I just plugged them with large bolts and put hose clamps on the ends...
• change of seasons, tighten those clamps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 95 11:45:20 EDT
  Amazing!!! I got the same puddle, but I did not check for the clamps. I thought that maybe something had overflowed mysteriously (???). The coolant...
• Re: Fuel clamps, fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 00:40:14 +0200
  snipped ------- What's the easiest way to get the metal crimp-type clamps off the rubber fuel lines? end snipped ------ These can be tricky...