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• Help, removing fuel lines on expansion tanks
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 14:25:57 -0400
  ...the fuel lines on the expansion tanks. >How do those factory clamps come off?? They are surely crimped, but there >is not place obvious...
• Fuel Injector Question....Anyone...Anyone...Anyone...
  Historical mailing list - Jesse and Monica Johnson
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:39:13 -0400
  Hey all, I have a question...is there a way to cut off the metal clamp/ring that holds the rubber hose onto the...
• Re: spring vs gear clamps on silicone hose Re: Silcone Coolants lines ???Re: 85 Gl Auto Tranny 5/8" Coolant Hoses to Tranny Cooler Busted-
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 00:34:04 -0700
  Thx for the feed back Dennis > Silicone hose requires a lined or otherwise gapless clamp. The hose > supplier should have what you need. Personally...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:01:51 -0700
  ...This connection is a new silicone hose with a new > screw-type hose clamp. > > My question here is whether an ear clamp (Oetiker style...
• Re: vanagon awning wanted
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 16:37:21 -0500
  ...I bought the optional clamp kit, so I could clamp it to the rain gutter instead of drilling holes. On a curved rain gutter...
• Re: Rad R&R procedure?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 5 May 2012 15:06:06 -0400
  ...If you don't have a hose clamp tool intended for flat-spring type hose clamps, go get one. The largest one from NAPA...
• Re: Anything like this for 1.9L? (Marius content)
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 28 May 2011 17:05:05 -0700
  ...the clamp fails and I end up injecting hot coolant > > > into the rad return, but the weather ain't hot. > > > > > > Worst case: the clamp...
• coolant pipe rust out
  Historical mailing list - Lance LeBaron
  Sat, 22 May 1999 16:21:20 PDT
  ...I intend to join the factory hose to the straight hose using the pipe nipple and two hose clamps. I will apply liberal amounts...
• Re: Plastic fuel line part - replace with what?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:52:43 -0800
  ...if you do that you have 3 clamped junctions. if you do what I suggested..............you have one, which I hope is obvious ........and...
• Re: Multimeters
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:48:59 -0500
  + 1 on a recommendation for Fluke, and also Dennis's comments about the clamp meter being useful for starting and alternator charging issues (but...
• Re: Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:45:44 -0500
  ...auto trans Vanagon, what might be a good assortment of hose > clamps and spare hoses or hose bits to bring along on a 1...
• Re: O2 Sensor Shield
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:06:32 -0600
  ...2 SS hose clamps around the O2 sensor, 2 larger ones around the shield. Figured it would be best to create a little space...
• Re: How can this be?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 14:56:40 -0500
  ...I reused the same spring type clamp that was on it. So now I'm off to get a real hose clamp and will...
• Re: Coolant hose blues, best replacement kit?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 9 May 2024 19:54:11 -0700
  ...If you have the original spring clamps you can reuse them. If not you can get new spring clamps from Buslab. Spring clamps are...
• Re: Fuel line connection check - heads up!
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 23 May 2006 14:14:25 -0400
  ...Old fuel lines get brittle, particularly in the area just before and under the clamp. Then the clamp can no longer work to prevent...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:11:26 -0700
  I conflated tank venting with fuel line replacement in my previous post, my fuel lines certainly had clamps! Do both replacements if you haven...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:50:28 -0700
  ...I have wondered if it the grease, the rubber, both, or what? > > I don't see much need for clamping the small ends either...
• rad hose/pipe fixed
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 04:20:12 -0300 (ADT)
  ...One pipe was toast, huge rustthroughs all over it, end at engine just crumbled getting off the hose clamp. Other pipe showing only surface...
• Re[2]: Air cooled thermostat and tin questions
  Historical mailing list - Carl Krucke
  Thu, 31 Dec 1998 12:42:42 -0500
  ...Should I clamp the wire above the hold-down screw or below it? >>Does it matter? >...my instict would be to >clamp it in...
• Re: Delrin for Shift Linkage Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:55:25 -0800
  ...A lip on one end and clamp on the other sounds easy enough. Mark neil n wrote: > Right. Kind of figured it was pushed...
• batteries
  Historical mailing list - Tom Goff
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 13:33:46 -0500
  ...You need to move that battery hold down clamp to the extreme left of the box while vertical, let it fall over to the...
• Re: Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:23:28 +1200
  ...RA.ROCKWELL.COM writes: > ><< To wit, the sound of one amp clamping... > > Do I dare post this to the list <wicked grin!> > >> > >I thought...
• slightly incorrect coolant hose, will it be ok?
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 13:14:40 -0400
  ...They area probably slightly larger in diameter than the metal ones? Anyhow, I clamped it on well (maybe I'll double clamp). Do you...
• 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...
• fuel line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 19:40:08 -0400
  ...short hoses attached with no clamps on the injector end? It looks like I could get the clamp closer to the injector if I...
• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Sun, 20 Aug 2017 08:30:58 -0700
  I use BMW fuel lines with Stainless Steel clamps all over, including both ends of the injectors' short hose. When someone wants me to...
• Re: Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:45:55 -0400
  ...I would definitely carry an assortment of hose clamps up to 10'' (Ever have a muffler fall off?) as well as various pieces of...
• Re: tarp clamps AND awning ideas
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:27:56 -0700
  ...I used these clamps because some other clamps I had wanted to slide off the PVC pipe and these seemed to stay in place...
• Re: Dial Gauge. Was: Re: Oily Oily Clutch. ....
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:15:07 +0000
  ...you'll need a clamp-on dial indicator to do it right. >> > Our friends at HF have one that will work: >> > http://www.harborfreight...
• Re: Busted Coolant Pipe
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:06:55 -0500
  ...will need an insert in the way of the clamps to take the clamping pressure for more than a temporary fix. Keeping the insert...
• Re: Awnings
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 14:13:04 -0700
  Come to think of it, I had to buy the clamps to hold it on; $45 if I recall. Also, the legs clamp to...
• Re: Coolant Pipe repair
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Thu, 7 Nov 2013 17:08:18 -0800
  ...I also get the hose as far as I can down over the plastic part, and use two clamps there. On 11/7/2013...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:08:22 -0700
  ...I have not seen that grease comes out, or water/crud gets in, even with no zip tie or clamp. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 09:14:16 -0800
  ...1) the cheap clamps, after breaking, can be found hanging on the springs - they don't appear to project. The ping sound is really...
• Re: Clutch slave cylinder and leaking coolant
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 13:16:21 -0800
  I wonder if tightening all clamps and such would make a difference. Don't things shrink during cold temps? And expand during hot? One...
• Re: Vanagon Gas Tank R&R.
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 14 Aug 1996 11:50:54 -0500 (CDT)
  ...If you do it, try to clean things off first, > and do get all new seals -- and a number of hose clamps. Some of...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor Ground
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:23:07 -0500
  My solution was to use a small radiator hose clamp around the body of the sensor and a piece of copper wire that grounds...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 1 Nov 2008 12:37:15 -0700
  ...It's not just one clamp or area. > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL > -- Casey '87 300TD '94 100CSQ Avant '89 Bluestar
• Re: Replacing cat and muffler.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:49:42 -0600
  ...The muffler (Made in South Africa) is attached > with 2 large clamps, one of which is attached to an exhaust pipe. > In replacing the...
• Re: Don't Leave Home Without Them: Hoses/Clamps
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:59:54 -0400
  ...I'd keep some heater hose with clampable hose bridges and a few of the funny shaped smaller bits and some rescue tape. The...
• Re: Flywheel Mods?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:41:29 -0500
  ...Flywheel Mods? > With a diaphragm type pressure plate, that approach will actually reduce > the clamp load. The diaphragm spring set up has the equivalent...
• Cooling system replacement in progress (long)...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 15:43:25 -0800
  ...1) The use of hose clamp pliers, as opposed to struggling with regular pliers, makes a huge difference on some of the more difficult...
• Help with coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 19:19:33 -0700
  ...The special hose clamp pliers. The jaws rotate so you can approach the clamp straight on, or from the side. They also lock on...
• Another crazy project, this time roof rack
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Sat, 28 May 2016 18:05:22 -0700
  ...I need to improve the design of the hold down clamp system but I had to make something as a starting point. Anyway, the...
• Roof Rack for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Bobby "Butch" Stokes
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 10:55:35 CDT
  ...It clamps over the gutters. Will hold about 300 lbs. It's light weight but strong. The clamps have rubber coatings so it won...
• Re: What causes those windows to (not stay) open...
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:28:32 EDT
  ...I was wondering how I can tighten them. >> Tim, my man, there is a one-holed friction clamp at the base of the window...
• Re: SYNCRO RUNS HOT UPHILL
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 15:18:25 -0700
  ...It could also be the hoses to the raditor or to the front heater, the clamps may not be seated well and thus when...
• Re: How to tighten vent wing
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 09:33:05 -0400
  ...The passenger one does not do this. > > >> > > >> I know that there is a pinch clamp inside the door to keep this from > > happening. I...
• Re: You can blame Me - was: steel coolant pipes 82 diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:43:02 -0500
  ...Hose clamp connections with no mechanical retainer -- even double hose clamps -- are notorious for *occasionally* getting milked off any pressurized line that pressure/temperature...
• Re: Help.. replaceing rear heater core 87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:20:27 -0500
  ...After I connected the hoses to the new core and released the C-clamps, I slightly opened the bleeder on the rear heater valve...
• Re: rear heater
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Mar 1997 20:09:55 -0800
  >| After clamping both coolant hoses with a screw down clamp (can you >| imagine the vice grips popping off after hitting a big bump?) I...
• Cable spring clamp pliers on sale at Sears
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Sep 2015 12:30:22 -0500
  Reg $40. I just walked out is Sears with the item 947390 for $24.00. Discontinued. Jim
• Re: More leaks
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Jan 2016 18:28:06 -0500
  ...Maybe I should use a screw down clamp on > the tube rather than the spring clamp? > > Stuart > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:25:06 -0800
  oh............sure, a clamp tool to pinch off the hoses. wasn't clear to me at all the way he wrote it. 'cross clamp...
• Re: Friday survey for Westy owners
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 11 May 2018 15:56:10 -0400
  I still have the hold down clamps, unmolested primary battery box in my 84 Westy. Now the aux. battery box has a minor Sawzall...
• Re: How long should fuel tank grommets last? (a little long)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:43:52 -0800
  ...These are barb type connections for the small hoses in the crossover network and aren't meant to have clamps on them. The clamps...
• Re: cooling system hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:29:00 -0800
  ...This connection is a new silicone hose with a new > screw-type hose clamp. > > My question here is whether an ear clamp (Oetiker style...
• Re: Tiico install - muffler straps for 88
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 21:46:12 EDT
  ...SS hose clamps. Should be no more than $5 for the pair. Thread them through the muffler saddles, then cinch them down. The first...
• Re: Evaporative Emission Canister? (re: Fuel Expansion Tank)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:25:41 -0600
  ...number of Hose Clamps & Potential Leak Points to 2 (@ Filter & @ Splitter in Eng'Bay) & those are then Rubber, Hose Clamped to Metal Nipple rather...
• Re: Fuel line clamps-how to remove?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 20:55:02 -0700
  ...expansion tank is leaking. > How do I remove the crimp style clamps that secure it? The one where the > hose attaches to the main...