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• Re: small hole at exhaust header patch
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 9 Dec 2019 11:34:23 -0500
  I did something similar when a head flange gasket blew out; high temp sealant smeared on the gap with a stainless clamp around the...
• Re: Martha's Stroy about Gas Smells
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 23:39:50 -0700
  Yes, the fuel hoses with the woven fabric were called "self locking" and no clamp was needed. However, I don't know what the...
• Re: Looking for roof rack clamps
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Wed, 22 Jan 1997 12:05:08 -0500
  ...I have a Full length metal Roof rack with all 6 hold down clamps that was modified by PO to fit over Pop-top...
• Mysterious idle
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 18:19:32 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I did notice that the PO's shop had neglected to replace the metal clamps on the rubber hoses that make up the air...
• Re: Clicking in Wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Feb 95 10:13:12 PST
  Have you checked all the wheel weights to make sure they're clamped on tightly?
• Re: how 2 block fuel lines ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Jarvis
  Mon, 05 Feb 96 07:34:00 PST
  I use a bolt of the correct size and the existing hose clamp. ----------
• exhaust parts
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Thu, 12 Sep 1996 15:11:16 -0500
  Thanks to all who responded to my clamp question!! danno-- 67 double cab 78 westy 87 syncro
• Re: best way to remove original hose clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:10:04 -0500
  Dremel tool with cutting wheel. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
• Re: Mysterious Coolant Drip 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 06:22:00 -0700
  ...It is real hard to�work in that space.� You may have the VW springy clamp rather than the aftermarket screw type clamps there...
• Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 08:40:51 EST
  ...1) bought "high torque" SS hose clamps McMasterCarr 1" - 2 1/4 inch extended range - 5/8 wide, extra thick band. (5 for $8...
• Re: Fuel clamps, fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 22:49:33 -0700
  ...Fuel clamps, fuel lines What's the easiest way to get the metal crimp-type clamps off the rubber fuel lines? Should I cut...
• Re: Mounting a roof rack to the pop-up
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 07:33:56 +0800
  ...Being the gutterless model, the rack basically sits on the roof rather than clamping to it, distributing the load evenly against the roof. The...
• Re: Westfalia and AC
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 19:16:57 -0500
  ...Wow, what an idea! Oh Boy, quick release clamps on the ductwork. I smell a Rube set up in the making.--: )
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:57:33 EST
  Craig, The C-Clamp should work fine. Make sure it is big enough to get around the whole caliper. Take care not to pinch...
• Re: Fuel move pump?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 7 Jun 2022 12:14:21 -0600
  Least expensive solution might be to clamp the tank to pump hose on the 84 that You are planning to replace, disconnect the Filter...
• Re: Shifter adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 17:49:16 -0700
  ...Loosen the clamp on the shift rod so that it can "easily" move. Note, the clamp is located just behind the middle rear crossmember...
• Re: Still Refueling
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 21:55:57 -0400
  ...Some of the hoses and clamps looked a little skunky from the outside, but when I dissected them after removal there was nothing that...
• T3 -Radiator removal question?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Brooks
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:01:48 EDT
  ...I want to try and clamp off the input and output hoses with my ez clamp-do-jobs so the system all the coolant...
• Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:12:39 -0500
  ...Coolant leak from coolant tank > > >>How much did you lose? Check the hose clamps to the overflow and the main >>tank. >>Michael in San...
• Re: Coolant "T"-Piece
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 13:16:22 -0700
  ...And buy the special radiator hose clamp pliers (about $15 at Checker). With these you can lock onto the clamp from different directions (the...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question....Anyone...Anyone...Anyone...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hawkins
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:52:28 -0400
  ...This also works well for rusted hose clamps but be careful of the fitting and if it is a fuel line. Best, Chris Hawkins...
• Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:05:27 -0700
  ...Thursday, June 14, 2007 10:25 AM > Subject: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table > > >> Mrs Squirrel pretty much refuses to use the picnic tables...
• Re: Fwd: Gas tank leak-'TOP LEAK' may be "Y" fitting to expansion tanks
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kenneke
  Sun, 29 Jun 1997 23:10:23 -0400
  The hoses from the expansion tanks should be clamped. Check the "Y" fittings and all hoses to/from them. I had a similar problem...
• Re: Fuel Line and Clamp Prices
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 17:51:54 -0500
  ...Would love to get more and would even get the little clampets, if you'll lemme know whar you saw them. G. Matthew Bulley...
• Pressure Regulator/FI problems
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 05:40:59 GMT
  ...Pressure jumped sharply to around 36psi when clamping either injector hose. Upon removing clamps, pressure dropped significantly...down to around 20psi. Yes, the van...
• Pools of fuel
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Wed, 14 Jun 95 10:37:12 PDT
  ...These clamps are quite small, and I keep them in the tool box in the car. Even without clamps, a pair of vicegrips or...
• Re: How easy is it to remove the intake runnersw ith the engineinstalled ?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:03:46 -0500
  ...You will need to unbolt the injectors from the runners, remove the hose clamps attaching the runners to the short hoses that attach to...
• Re: Alternate axle shaft locking mechanism for front brakes
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 19 Jun 2021 08:49:45 -0600
  ...But I don’t have great info except to say it’s a Mercedes nut, with clamp bolt. > > And this samba thread > > https://www...
• 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: Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:14:19 -0800
  ...Power Steering Boots - hose clamp attachment In a message dated 1/26/05 12:30:10 AM, jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM writes: << Unscrew the tie...
• Re: Front drivers heater - cut off valve installation guide
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 22 May 2007 20:02:17 -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: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:32:56 -0800
  ...and I do remove the original crimp clamps for sure ... those do eventually leak. I always eliminate the firewall fitting weakness - that one is...
• Re: Alternate axle shaft locking mechanism for front brakes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 18 Jun 2021 19:28:54 -0700
  ...But I don’t have great info except to say it’s a Mercedes nut, with clamp bolt. And this samba thread https://www...
• Re: '86 Vanagon West Camper
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:43:29 -0500
  ...The crossover line is taken off the rear of the Extend-A-Stay that's on the RH tank, extends back and is clamped...
• Re: Oil/gas leak from passenger cv joint
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:57:43 -0400
  ...brass plumbing connector - barbed at both ends - and clamped it down with some good clamps on my old '90. Good Luck with your repair...
• Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 13:57:12 -0500
  ...My '86 regulator failed (plugged?) and blew off the hose that clamps on to the plastic line that runs from the pump back to...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 16:10:32 EST
  ...I don't know why you guys are wasting your time with C clamps. I just use a Ben T steel rod and leverage...
• Re: New Type of CV Boot Available - 10 Minutes and boot replaced
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 17:30:13 -0500
  ...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 filter upgrade kit tips wanted
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 12:12:23 -0700
  ...Fuel filter upgrade kit tips wanted > > Hi bill, > > there are hose clamps on the two pieces of hose. the smaller hose has 4 clamps...
• Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Fri, 12 Jun 2020 06:38:40 -0400
  I personally recommend using the Original Spring Clamps. They exert a constant pressure on the hose whereas the screw type clamps do not, plus...
• Re: Best Wheel Weights????? (Advice Needed, Stick-Ons)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 3 Jan 2011 10:55:45 -0600
  I would be leery of weights that stick on with glue, rather than clamping on to the wheel. I might be wrong, but seems...
• Re: Infamous Vanagon Fuel Leak - No Fire!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 02:55:58 EST
  ...the tab is secured to the firewall with a screw and the rubber hose is clamped to each side with regular hose clamps. This...
• Re: How do I remove these clamps???
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 17:41:19 -0700
  ...How do I remove these clamps??? > Is there a trick to removing these clamps? > > http://picasaweb.google.ca/mstebbins/Vanagon/photo#5071982140890273234 > > I guess...
• Re: cv boots
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 11:58:17 -0500
  ...Sometimes they shatter quickly and other times they sort of just rip > apart where they are clamped to the axle. He has no vibrations...
• Re: fuel pump +Mom problem
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 9 Nov 2005 15:04:35 -0500
  ...These are fuel injection hose clamp, and are different from hose clamps.They will not damage the hose.After removal of the clamps, the...
• Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 6 May 2016 18:01:45 +0000
  If you have spring clamps, that may be one of most rewarding single tool you can own after the basics. Nowadays you need them...
• Optima Battery safety question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 20:14:23 -0700
  ...What I did to make me feel half at ease, is use the stock clamp down bar to force the battery to the rear...
• Re: 7.5 mm fuel injection hose OK?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:00:34 -0500
  ...I do use oetiker clamps for the connections - super safe connectors that will not leak. I have a conversion, so the engine connection is...
• Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:46:01 -0600
  ...can I disconnect both hoses, clamp a stick in there to block the > openings, and limp back home that way? Will there still be...
• Re: I smell gas!
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 15:02:44 -0400
  ...The only cure is to replace all of the lines and especially the rusty clamps. I would suggest that you contact Ken Wilfy at...
• Re: Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 13:56:39 -0800
  ...wrote: > Are there any other parts I should have for this job besides the 2 pipes, > hose clamps, zip ties and slicker? I might...
• Re: Coolant Feed/Return Pipes Repair
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 09:55:45 -0700
  ...One of the ends was > > rusted through at the firewall where the the SS clamp was holding it in > > place. I used 1-1...
• Re: Angle question (designing an awning. Image included!)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:46:00 -0500
  ...We purchased some canvas from a surplus stire, a gromit kit, some tent poles and guy lines, and some clamps. Cut ans sew the...
• Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 6 May 2016 14:09:26 -1000
  ...at least with a screw clamp one can tighten down a little more if needed. I doubt a springy metal spring clamp changes diameter...
• VW-E-brake cable + turn signal unit
  Historical mailing list - Nick Pace
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 11:44:37 PST
  ...The same thing (turn signal clamp dies) happened in my old 70 and in my current '71. The screw hole is some kind of...
• Coolant hoses most likely to fail?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 22 May 2009 17:23:16 +0000
  ...Also were spring clamps used on all the hoses? A few of my hoses have the typical cheese grater clamps - all the small (7mm...
• Re: pinch the fuel line?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:23:04 -0700
  I just use a regular woodworking clamp on fuel lines. Big fat foot to spread the pressure, no teeth. On Fri, Jul 25, 2008...
• Fuel filters
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 3 Aug 2010 22:53:48 -0800
  ...Also, I think I will go ahead and order some fuel hose clamps while I'm at it, what size clamps do I need...
• Re: vanagon passes emissions, YES!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 06:02:52 -0500
  ...replaced the last few crimp on clamps that >where on the FI hoses with #24 hose clamps, and cleaned the >engine's ground connection...