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• Re: hose clamp reuse?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 6 Apr 2006 09:57:06 -0700
  ...of the originally spring-clamped hoses had been replaced by the PO's with nasty hose-cutter wormy screw clamps so I had to...
• Re: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 18:19:25 -0700
  ...the one clamp, so far, that is a PITA, is a worm gear type on a hose between oil cooler and metal pipe (IIRC...
• Re: Look at my crack!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:17:58 -0400
  I installed the worm drive clamp to keep the exhaust pipe against the head after it cracked. This is just so I can drive...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Ry
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:08:41 -0500
  Been thinking about hose clamps a lot lately too. I recently replaced all my fuel lines from gas tank to fuel injectors. Found good...
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:35:39 -0600
  ...COMCAST.NET> wrote: > > VC sells special hose worm clamps. > > Any idea what makes the VC clamps they suggest for the Silicone hoses a good...
• 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...
• Re: what else to replace along with head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:06:30 -0800
  ...severely rusted pushrod tubes, any factory type spring hose clamps with worm type clamps, all the fuel lines and injector o-rings, and of...
• Re: KEN (WILFY?)-cost for a part/please reply
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 21:30:40 -0400
  ...That includes the 7mm HP fuel line and the stainless clamps (the correct ones...not the cheap worm clamps). Worth it, IMHO. If you...
• Re: Changing Fuel Lines and Clamps - in Canada
  Historical mailing list - Pedersen, Michael
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 14:49:28 -0700
  ...Sounds like a > neat store. > About the worm clamps...Ken Wilford's kit from > VANAGAIN has some nifty clamps that allow lots of > clamping...
• Re: 20 hours later and a new water pump and a few other things...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 06:27:58 -0400
  ...I do not > like the worm clamps because they need occasional tightening as the hose > settles. I have had them dig into the hose...
• Re: 20 hours later and a new water pump and a few other things...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 20:26:29 -0700
  ...I do not like the worm clamps because they need occasional tightening as the hose settles. I have had them dig into the hose...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 14:15:22 -0700
  ...clamp is nearly indefinitely reusable .. >> >> Because they seal much better, are lighter, are cheaper, don't damage >> hoses like common worm gear clamps, and...
• Re: Need help with hose from therm to radiator
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Sun, 22 Sep 2002 13:26:27 -0400
  Another good source for fuel hose clamps is a Mercedes Benz dealer. Don't use worm clamps from a hardware store. They also have...
• Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:15:55 -0700
  ...Ironically, the most stubborn clamp to remove was at the pipe under pulley. It was a worm gear type. Neil. On 9/22/14...
• Re: Update on leaking heads
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 9 Jan 2004 08:26:49 -0800
  ...main coolant line junctions where there were worm-gear clamps installed. None of the OEM spring clamp connections showed any leakage. Thanks, ===== TJ Hannink...
• cv joint lubing
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 09:48:04 -0600
  Simple question, Is there a way to lube a cv joint without dropping it? It seems that you could remove the boot clamp and...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:53:14 -0700
  ...Before then they used screw clamps on coolant hoses etc. these clamps have a 6 mm hex head ( using a screw driver to tighten...
• gas fumes/injectors
  Historical mailing list - Choreboy
  Sat, 3 Jun 2000 18:28:50 -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: hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 21:29:59 EDT
  I got my smooth edge, worm style at my FLAPS (in Newport R.I - locals p-mail me - he's good with VW's...
• Re: About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:08:50 -0400
  ...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: muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:08:33 -0700
  Large SS worm drive plumbing clamp from your local Home Depot! Steve Frisbee wrote: > > My muffler strap rusted out and a new one is...
• Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:06:47 -0800
  ...washers/clamp-fuel-injection-hose-n90619501 Airhead/VWG sells 'em like candy since I put them in stock awhile back Worm clamps cut into...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:22:38 -0700
  ...On Mon, Mar 22, 2010 at 7:08 PM, Ry <rylincoln@gmail.com> wrote: > Been thinking about hose clamps a lot lately too. > I...
• Re: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 21:10:52 -0500
  ...the one clamp, so far, that is a PITA, is a worm gear type on a hose between oil cooler and metal pipe (IIRC...
• hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:28:19 -0500
  ...I got some discussion going about the worm gear drive clamps vs. the OEM spring clamps. I like the idea of the spring clamps...
• Installing New Fuel Tank: Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 15:58:08 -0700
  ...Also, the tank re-seal kit ( $85 for $15 worth of parts) came with cloth covered hose and two worm gear clamps (looks like...
• Re: Low Power woes...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 21:23:07 -0700
  ...Add a couple small worm drive hose clamps and you have your tester. Total cost? About $20. A must for troubleshooting Bosch FI. Jim...
• Re: Coolant leak found but parts question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 2022 14:23:00 +0000
  ...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: Coolant hose clamp size and style
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:26:56 -0700
  ...I was told to get silicone appropriate worm clamps to supplement the spring clamps that are allowing some coolant drips. > > So, helpful folks, > > What...
• 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: Installing New Fuel Tank: Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 19:30:25 -0700
  ...Also, the tank re-seal kit ( $85 for $15 worth of parts) came with cloth covered hose and two worm gear clamps (looks like...
• problem with front radiator hoses coming loose from plastic pipes
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 22:50:26 EST
  ...the metal insert and re tightened the clamps and applied a little loctite to the worm gear to prevent slippage. This lasted about 2...
• Gas Tank Removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 18:10:15 -0400
  ...I replaced all the compression clamps with the worm type clamps (about 20 total). Does anyone have a better method for dealing with those...
• Re: About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:38:52 -0700
  ...So, for Fuel Injection hoses, it's my "opinion" > those smooth sided screw clamps are a superior design (obviously not the > slotted worm-drive...
• Re: About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 30 Aug 2023 23:45:01 -0600
  ...So, for Fuel Injection hoses, it's my "opinion" >> those smooth sided screw clamps are a superior design (obviously not the >> slotted worm-drive...
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:47:46 -0600
  ...COMCAST.NET> wrote: >> >> VC sells special hose worm clamps. >> >> Any idea what makes the VC clamps they suggest for the Silicone hoses a good...
• Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 07:57:54 -0800
  ...I simply put a worm drive style hose clamp over the joint, and using sheet metal shears trimmed the tail end piece short. Sincerely...
• Re: 20 hours later and a new water pump and a few other things...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 11:25:52 -0700
  ...I do not > like the worm clamps because they need occasional tightening as the hose > settles. I have had them dig into the hose...
• Re: KEN-- 87 Vanagon GL Gas Tank Fix kit??
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 May 2001 08:29:19 EDT
  ...16 small worm drive clamps- $10.40. Just give me a call to place the order as I don't have this on the...
• Re: Front heater valve external leak
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:23:25 -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...
• Re: About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 31 Aug 2023 02:45:10 -0700
  ...So, for Fuel Injection hoses, it's my "opinion" > >> those smooth sided screw clamps are a superior design (obviously not the > >> slotted worm-drive...
• 2.1 engine pull: which coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 13:35:02 -0400
  ...what's the best way of getting those rusty band clamps off? They're not worm-drive hose clamps, they look like they're...
• Re: Coolant leak found but parts question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 4 Nov 2022 10:37:22 -0400
  ...Worm clamps can't do that, so they squeeze the hoses too tight when hot and not enough when cold (after time). > > By the...
• Re: Steel coolant pipe removal?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 14 May 2017 17:40:56 -0700
  ...Then the drips really started. > I replaced all four clamps and all is good now. > > Examining the hose clamps, the worm threads had corroded...
• Re: Fuel Line and Clamp Prices
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 17:13:15 -0800
  ...20ea N 10258201 Mini Clamp For all other FI Connections $1.25ea Why are these better? Aftermarket worm-drive clamps can cut into the...
• Re: hose replacement-->coolant dist. replacement-->thermostat housing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:10:26 -0800
  ...I got some discussion going about the worm gear drive clamps vs. the OEM spring clamps. I like the idea of the spring clamps...
• Re: Look at my crack!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:14:13 -0700
  You can weld that again and it will break again.� Was the worm drive clamp there before the break?� If so, that is what...
• Puh-Leeeze Van-Again!!!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Hayden
  Tue, 12 Jun 2001 20:52:02 -0400
  ...I put it back in, timed it and put a new clamp on it. I fired it up and took it for a short...
• Re: Help with fuel lines!
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 19:05:09 -0600
  ...The problem with this is that worm type clamps are not kind to fuel line, and if you know how to get the old...
• Re: 2.1 engine pull: which coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 10:48:46 -0700
  ...what's the best way of getting those rusty band clamps off? > They're not worm-drive hose clamps, they look like they're...
• Re: still getting gas fumes
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Thu, 1 Jun 2000 09:02:13 -0400
  ...5mm fuel line and worm clamps will do. These are not high-pressure lines. -Karl On Wed, 31 May 2000, Jeff Palmer wrote: > > Hey...
• Re: Steel coolant pipe removal?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 15 May 2017 01:01:29 +0000
  ...I replaced all four clamps and all is good now. Examining the hose clamps, the worm threads had corroded and when I went to...
• Changing Fuel Lines and Clamps - in Canada
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 10:00:49 -0400
  ...I paid $15 for about 2 meters, the product number is N 020 281 1 - Good Stuff! - Tiny Stainless Steel worm clamps are available...
• Re: Steel coolant pipe removal?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 14 May 2017 09:24:34 -0700
  ...I replaced all four clamps and all is good now. Examining the hose clamps, the worm threads had corroded and when I went to...
• 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...
• Clampity, clamps, wonderful clamps!!!!(important)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 21:18:23 EDT
  ...These clamps have the rolled edges so they won't cut the fuel lines and they are not a worm drive clamp so no...
• Gas Tank Removal & clamps
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 23:44:45 -0700
  ...Personally I don't trust either crimp clamps or worm/screw clamps. As rubber ages & dries it seems to shrink or take a set...
• Fuel hoses-getting the "right stuff"
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Dec 2003 19:55:06 -0500
  ...When replacing, it is very important to use the correct hoses and clamps. Worm gear clamps should never be used here. The fabric braided...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:44:54 EDT
  ...band fuel injection clamp; it has rolled edges, and a screw-tightened band; I avoided the worm-style screw clamp, because I was trying...
• Re: oil leak above the oil filter.
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 08:09:50 -0700
  ...One of mine was held on with a standard "worm gear" hose clamp that had been cinched so tightly that all but about a...