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• source for spring clamps for fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 11 Dec 2005 09:33:11 -0500
  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: Spring Clamps,Harry Houdini, and The love of changing hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 00:02:34 -0500
  ...I was using a spring clamp pliers, and it still wouldn't clear the AC bracket. I finally used a needle nose Vice Grips...
• Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:02:37 -0600
  Doesn't Snap-on put out a spring clamp tool?? John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Al and Sue Brase wrote: > I'm convinced of...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:45:24 -0800
  the wire-type spring clamp has the big advantage, if installed correctly, of eliminating a dead space adjacent to the bead of the pipe...
• Re: Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 4 Feb 2001 22:23:42 EST
  There is a special pair of pliers made for the spring clamps. It makes the job a lot easier. I plan to get a...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 May 2000 16:06:35 -0700
  ...If a spring clamp leaks you are SOL. Better safe than sorry IMHO. Rico Sapolich wrote: > > In a message dated 5/24/00 5...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:43:06 -0500
  ...John Reynolds wrote: > Is there a spring clamp listing of all the sizes and amounts needed for the vanagon 2.1? It seems to...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 22:44:46 -0500
  ...Spring Clamp Pliers... >> > >> > >> https://www.amazon.com/ARES-71100-Flexible-Position-18mm-54mm/dp/B004GUN15G/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=spring+clamp...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:56:29 -0500
  ...using the > spring clamps as opposed to standard hose clamps on cooling hoses? I > always seem to struggle with the spring clamps, but I...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Vince P.
  Wed, 24 May 2000 16:31:54 -0700
  ...My next step was to see if any spring clamp pliers could work in what would need to be a right angle to the...
• Re: Lowering an 85'/
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:24:03 -0800
  ...Joe On 14 Mar 2003, David Brodbeck wrote: > On Thu, 13 Mar 2003, Nock wrote: > > > You can buy spring clamps from jc whitny for...
• Re: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 23:30:40 -0800
  Once you have used the cable spring clamp pliers you will kick yourself for not buying them long ago. They make quick work of...
• Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:34:11 -0500
  ...I have the dedicated spring clamp pliers (cable actuated) by Craftsman and they allow me to work with clamps, that are in hard to...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:48:17 -0800
  ...coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement This is probably a stupid question but are there advantages to using the spring clamps as opposed...
• Re: tarp clamps AND awning ideas
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:11:28 -0700
  ...In the past, I've used a spring clamp that's about 3" from tip to handle, 1" wide, and covered in bright orange...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 24 May 2000 14:46:15 -0700
  I hate those spring clamps! Great for saving assembly time in the factory, but a PITA for the mechanic. I have had the best...
• Re: Spring Clamps (was: Re: Replacing cooling system on '87 Westfailia...)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 16:09:29 -0500
  ...clamps?? Sears? Bob David Beierl wrote: > At 03:03 PM 2/5/2001, Alan Bosch wrote: > > Even finding the pliers for the > >spring clamps...
• Where do I get a hose clamp removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 09:43:40 -0600
  David I'm not looking in the engine compartment now, but, if the clamps in question are single loop spring steel, you can make...
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:47:46 -0600
  ...used for that but spring clamps are better ~ Breeze Liner Clamps are the good 1s I use when Spring Clamps aren’t neede or...
• Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:01:21 -0800
  Just to be clear, what kind of spring clamp are people using on the engine bay fuel lines- the ones made of round wire...
• Re: Spring Clamps,Harry Houdini, and The love of changing hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 21:50:59 -0700
  ...With the spring clamps, you never even need to touch the hose! Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Kay" <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET> To: <vanagon...
• fuel injector hoses, replacing
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 10:43:44 -0500
  ...I read somewhere that this tendency to loosen as the tubing shrinks is why spring clamps are OEM and appropriate. If anyone has a...
• Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 23 Sep 2014 04:50:38 -0400
  Neil, IMHO the OEM spring clamps are superior in every way. I always reuse them as long as they do not look distorted from...
• Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 7 May 2016 05:39:34 -0400
  ...I “think” those spring clamps are the best clamp you can put on the hoses. Period ! Constant pressure and they do not CHEW up...
• Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 15:22:35 -0500
  ...You really want the spring > >> clamps. Get the tool. Screw clamps do not expand/contract with > >> temperature. They have to be over tightened to...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 May 2000 09:57:22 -0700
  ...My next step was to see if any spring clamp pliers could work in what > would need to be a right angle to the...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:41:01 -0500
  ...I agree that the wire-type spring clamp suffers from lack of clamping area, but I think the band type are absolutely superior, their...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 May 2000 18:49:51 -0400
  ...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: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 18:53:40 -0600
  Hey John Are You referring to the Spring Clamps or the Crimp Clamps ~ ORR ~ DeanB > On 5 Jun , 2021, at 5:01 PM, Jimmy...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 22:37:28 -0500
  ...I also found that some of the silicone hoses were thicker than the rubber hoses and were too thick to use a spring clamp...
• Re: 2.1 WBX eating coolant.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 08:10:54 -0700
  ...After agonizing over the next step, I decided to reinstall the VW spring type clamps and just buy the spring clamp pliers. NO LEAKS...
• Re: fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 10:31:31 -0400
  ...Knowing my own tendancy to put off things like tightening clamps, I'm trying to find the right size spring clamps. Dave 87 Wolfsburg...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:11:46 -0500
  ...worm type fuel line clamps I think the reason the spring loaded clamps are preferred is that as the fuel tubing ages and hardens...
• Re: Coolant hose replacement
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:29:44 -0400
  Hi Scott, Really? Those spring clamps don't loosen off over time, or strip out like the worm-gear clamps. Yes, they are a...
• replacing the waterpump, opportunity to replace hoses
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 12:12:24 -0800
  ...I am inclined to you the spring clamps where I can easily removed them. The key to the spring clamp is to position it...
• Re: Poor man's awning
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 21:58:59 -0500
  I think some more design is required - the tarp will pull out of the spring clamps, just when you need them most. How about...
• Re: fluid, fluid everywhere
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 17:54:24 -0500
  ...Check your hose clamps. Especially if the original spring clamps have been changed to the screw type you can get some seepage during cold...
• corbin or mobea spring clamp tools
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 19 Aug 2002 12:08:10 -0700
  Snapon does have a good selection of spring clamp tools. Has anyone found one or two that they find works well with the vanagon...
• Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:45:30 -0700
  I use an inexpensive pair of spring clamp pliers from Checker. The jaws rotate and lock. They may be cheap but they are far...
• Front heater valve external leak
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:40:25 -0300
  ...I thought at first it was the spring clamp on the 5/8" heater hose so I put the old worm drive clamp on...
• hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:34:55 -0600
  I'm convinced of the superiority of the spring clamps. I personally use a Knipex Cobra or Alligator pliers to install/ remove them. It...
• Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Sun, 27 May 2001 13:36:18 -0700
  ...Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps> Why even bother with the prehistoric spring type clamps, when the stainless screw type clamps are superior? What are...
• Re: Bus Depot Awning clamp
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:03:45 -0500
  ...carpenter's > >clamps, spring loaded. Work great. mcneely > > How do they work in a strong wind? Are you talking about metal > clamps around 4...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 20 Sep 2015 to 21 Sep 2015 (#2015-337)
  Historical mailing list - Mills Crosland
  Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:49:30 +0000
  ...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: Radiator hoses
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 01:19:25 EDT
  ...type hose clamps sufficient, or should I install something more > fancy like the originals? I threw away all the dumb spring clamp originals and...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 21:53:43 -0600
  ...Spring Clamp Pliers... > > > > https://www.amazon.com/ARES-71100-Flexible-Position-18mm-54mm/dp/B004GUN15G/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=spring+clamp...
• Re: Poor man's awning
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 15:46:34 -0700
  I've used the spring clamps quite a few times, but haven't been in any twisters with it yet, so haven't had...
• Re: Coolant Loss/Hose clamp tips?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 18 May 2019 16:20:22 -0400
  ...My Subie conversion has a multitude of hose clamps of both types, screw and spring. The spring type clamps have not leaked, but many...
• Re: Lowering an 85'/
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 15:49:59 EST
  ...Have my 87 w/ H&R springs. Then I have the RHD Single Cab w/ spring clamps that the DPO installed. Perhaps it is...
• 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: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:37:10 -0400
  ...At the very least they should have used a spring clamp that would maintain clamping pressure over time. It's the same on the...
• Re: pliers for factory spring clamps?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 13:30:51 -0700
  ...factory spring clamps for my pending Fi hose > replacement. > > Where do I find the type of "toothed"[?] pliers to use with the clamps? These...
• 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: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:01:34 -0800
  On 1/19/06, Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@mchsi.com> wrote: > > I'm convinced of the superiority of the spring clamps. I personally...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 22:43:03 -0500
  ...Any suggestions? On Sat, Jun 5, 2021 at 10:18 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm familiar with the spring clamps...
• Re: Hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 May 2011 18:57:23 -0700
  ...Liner -- would that be the TFE tape? Can one find spring hose clamps at a FLAPS? Thanks, Dennis. -- Rocky J Squirrel
• What kind of hose clamps do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:22:58 -0800
  ...I'm finding both the factory spring clamp and after market screw type clamps. Does it make any difference what kind you use, and...
• 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: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 17:26:33 -0700
  Those are called Spring Hose Clamp Pliers.. get them at your FLAPS. Napa Auto parts carries them. the come straight, or angled, and a...