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• Re: How to replace fuel hose?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 15 Aug 2004 16:57:04 -0400
  ...the system uses about 6 ear style crimp clamps in areas so either you will need new crimp clamps or you will need to...
• Was: Helpful item to keep in van, Now Hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - kW
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 22:03:17 -0800
  ...I used two hose clamps around the muffler and crossover pipe are now holding the muffler tight. A couple of quick spot welds and...
• Re: Hose clamps..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:46:37 -0700
  ...Hose clamps.. > > At 10:28 AM 4/21/2010, Don Hanson wrote: > >Besides having SS for all the parts, the marine clamps are a...
• Re: fuel leak - or not...
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 18:01:19 +0000
  ...The fuel line had shrunk or the hose clamps had loosened, allowing a teeny bit of fuel out. I tightened the clamps and life...
• zip ties
  Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:32:38 -0400
  For you guys that use stainless clamps and want to get your moneys worth you have to buy the ones that say right on...
• 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: High idle woes
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 21:22:03 -0800
  I've been told that the later models used a screw clamp that wasn't as good as earlier models.... that were some other...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure Testing - make your own tool
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:10:44 -0300
  ...Those nice stainless hose clamps are made by ABA of Sweden and I got them from Vanagain. Those are the clamp Ken sell with...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:56:29 -0500
  ...the > spring clamps as opposed to standard hose clamps on cooling hoses? I > always seem to struggle with the spring clamps, but I'm...
• Re: Source for GOOD high pressure FI tubing & clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 06:04:36 EST
  ...Make sure you get the proper fuel hose clamps with rounded radius edges. Do not use ordinary screw type hose clamps. Cheers, Frank Condelli...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 22:11:27 -0700
  ...curious why anyone would use a 'use-one-time-only' clamp when a good stainless steel clamp is nearly indefinitely reusable .. and doesn't...
• Re: Coolant Loss/Hose clamp tips?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 May 2019 23:28:32 -0400
  My recommendation would be to use the flat band type spring clamps as originally installed by VAG. Such clamps are specifically designed to exert...
• 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: hose clamp pliers
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 10:21:43 -0700
  ...I use the genuine hose clamp pliers and it makes a world of difference. No slipping, no bloody knuckles, and only limited cursing... Z...
• Re: CV Joint Boots To Clamp or Not To Clamp
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 13:15:09 -0700
  ...So is it better to clamp it and risk a prematurely cracked boot or save the boot by keeping it unclamped and risk getting...
• Re: Muffler clamp question
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 6 Jan 2011 08:02:07 -0800
  ...clamp. > < http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/f9HC3fTBKWs1W3WV6-zEqbT70df3xXNEUCLhuDVDxc8?feat=directlink > Well I looked under the Syncro this morning Don, and that clamp is...
• Re: heater hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 06:53:06 -0500
  Eric, I always reuse the factory clamps if they appear to be in good condition. They are far better than the screw-type clamps...
• crimp or clamp
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:11:03 +0000
  I just popped a leak on an injector hose and going to replace all the hoses.   I am thinking clamps are better than crimping...
• Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:35:16 -0500
  I'm sure there is a tool to remove and reinstall VW factory hose clamps but what is it? And where could I get...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:05:13 -0400
  But Bob, the fuel-injection clamps don't have those little holes! :) d At 18:02 4/22/99 -0400, Robert A. Alexander wrote...
• 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: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:23:25 -0400
  VC sells special hose worm clamps. Any idea what makes the VC clamps they suggest for the Silicone hoses a good choice? Eric Caron...
• Re: Hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 29 May 2011 14:19:43 -0400
  How about heater/bypass caps? http://www.themainresource.com/?pogosty=shop.itemDetail Use narrower or constant tension (spring) hose clamps or at least with...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:00:46 -0400
  ...They are the only type of clamp I have found not to loosen over time. The fancy stainless band ones definately do loosen. Just...
• FW: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:50:35 -0400
  ...FW: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps We have received the best results by using only the large clamp. The key is to grease...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:15:32 -0400
  ...The choice of clamp that we use is based on our years of experience. While I have no experience with this type of clamp...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:41:50 -0400
  ...The big reason why our kits and VC and the others are using this specific worm drive *clamp* is that they don't loosen...
• Re: new years resolution - continue to own a non-burnt van
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 16 Dec 2004 07:51:54 -0600
  ...you can buy very good FI clamp for about 1.10$ to > 1.50$ each. > > Cheap clamp red arrow, VW OEM clamp orange arrow...
• Compensating hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 4 Jul 2024 22:50:20 +0000
  ...Here are some pictures of compensating hose clamps in use. The blue elbow hose is coolant. The red hoses are for the turbo compressed...
• Re: FI hose and clamps source
  Historical mailing list - Robert Young
  Thu, 15 May 2008 21:30:32 -0700
  ...Fuel hose and clamps is what's holding it up. thanks again. Robert Robert Young <rjyoung67@YAHOO.COM> wrote: Another source for FI fuel...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:24:02 -0700
  ...that package comes with the ear clamps ... i purchased the proper clamp pliers at foreign auto in Chico where i did the work ... interestingly...
• Front axle retaining nut for dIsc brake rotor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:29:05 -0500
  I saw or read somewhere that there is a clamp from another vehicle that can be used in place of the VW friction nut...
• Re: Copious Fuel Leak at Both Manifolds-Crimp clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:48:05 -0500
  Squeeze or crimp clamps are used for a number of reasons including cost. There are also many variations available including gapless and lined. They...
• How-To Fuel Line Replacement 1.9l Vanagon (Long)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 May 1999 21:49:31 EDT
  ...Systematically tighten all clamps. Note: When tightening clamps allow at least 1/16" of hose to protrude past the clamp and feel on the...
• Re: Source for GOOD high pressure FI tubing & clamps?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 20:50:00 -0500
  ...I bought stainless steel clamps from Mc Master Carr (www.McMasterCarr.com) - I believe that were ABA calmps and I also believe that they...
• Re: fuel tank update
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:25:32 -0400
  ...That Oetiker clamp has a liner, so it clamps evenly full circle. Oetiker clamps also have a bit of a "spring" to them - the...
• Gas Tank Removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 18:10:15 -0400
  ...The best technique for me was to grip the clamp by the seam (opposite from the crimp) and twist it, breaking the clamp at...
• 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: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:11:46 -0500
  They use Oetiker clamps because they work & work well. Tom -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of...
• Re: Spring Clamps,Harry Houdini, and The love of changing hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 00:57:04 EDT
  ...spring clamps---God bless you. > > Either you guys are into abuse, or you just haven't figured out how easy > stainless clamps are to...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 21:53:43 -0600
  If the Nipple that the hose is connected has sufficient strength, the Pinched/Crimped part of the clamp can be grabbed with pliers & twisted...
• Fuel Line Replacement Kit and How-To Repost
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 11:59:00 EDT
  ...Systematically tighten all clamps. Note: When tightening clamps allow at least 1/16" of hose to protrude past the clamp and feel on the...
• Re: Hose ID: Crossover tube to expansion tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:47:47 -0400
  ...I don't have those types of clamps, but got me some more FI > hose clamps with rolled edges. Shoulda used them from the...
• 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...
• Re: hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 21:45:39 PDT
  Dear list, With all this coversation about fuel hose replacement, I thought I ought to mention clamps. Some clamp manufacturers make screw type clamps...
• 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: 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 changed the clamps on the oil cooler, thermostat to metal > pipe hose and the water pump pipe to right block inlet clamps. I...
• Re: FI hose and clamps source
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 2008 18:30:19 -0700
  ...FI hose and clamps source Another source for FI fuel hose and the proper clamps is cgenterprises.com The fuel line costs $48 for...
• Re: Fuel Line and Clamp Prices
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 17:13:15 -0800
  ...N 241222 Mini Clamp Injector to Fuel Rail (4 req) $1.20ea N 10258201 Mini Clamp For all other FI Connections $1.25ea Why...
• 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...
• '84 Vanagon GL Fuel Rail Clamps
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL D LINCICOME
  Mon, 29 Jan 2001 10:41:33 -0500
  ...Four of the clamps on each side are standard fuel hose clamps - I can find those easy enough, but the other two are larger...
• tarp clamps
  Historical mailing list - Ken Baldwin
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 09:28:09 -0700
  ...awning? I have in mind some sort of little C clamps or spring clamps. Thanks, Ken ***************************************************************** Ken Baldwin, Ph.D. MathSoft, Inc., 1700 Westlake...
• Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 07:38:55 -0700
  This problem is a direct result of using the screw clamps which compress the rubber a fixed amount to a fixed diameter. Spring clamps...
• CV Joint Boots To Clamp or Not To Clamp
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:33:04 -0700
  ...To clamp/zip tie the small end of the boot or not to. The article say yes but I've seen a few posts...
• Re: CV Joints
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 May 2014 07:39:00 -0500
  ...Jim > > The discussions I read about the job before I started mention a clamp on > the boot. There was no clamp on the boot...
• Re: Fuel Injector Question....Anyone...Anyone...Anyone...
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 18:15:45 -0700
  ...A crimp type Gemi clamp (original equipment) is best, a good spec FI full circle screw clamp will do, paying attention that you set...
• Re: hose clamp pliers
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 14:49:33 -0400
  ...hose clamp pliers > The eastwood company makes a nice set. I'm sure you can buy them online. > > here's a link one set...
• Re: Copious Fuel Leak at Both Manifolds
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:43:11 -0500
  ...Suggest if practical (not corroded badly) tighten the hose clamps on the manifold (fuel rail). You'll likely find the leak will stop and...
• Re: Fuel Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:13:26 -0400
  ...The original Oetiker clamps conforms to all of these features, with the additional feature of having "self-adjusting" tension (although somewhat limited). Screw clamps...
• 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...