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Re: hoses in general
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 20:30:32 -0400
The spring clamps are used fro two reasons. One ,they are faster to install when nothing is in the way. Two, they can expand...
Berg Shifter TOP
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Thu, 11 Mar 2004 09:23:27 -0800
...Adding a retainer to retain the original shifter spring a bit farther up the lever provides the same "feel" and spring loading as the...
Re: [vanagon] more hoses to leak
Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 09:27:22 -0600
...It appears that my t-piece failed because a screw clamp had been substituted for those hard to handle spring clamps. In fact the...
Re: Riddle me this!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 22 Feb 2014 23:44:37 -0500
...Had it previously been replaced with the newer dealer hose and either the squeeze or spring clamps you probably wouldn't be servicing it...
Re: Awning Question-Opinions wanted
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Tue, 11 Apr 2000 08:03:52 -0700
...you could just buy a tarp and poles set and use spring clamps to >> attach to rain gutter. > >Yeah, and the first puff of...
Using gas inline 4 manifold
Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 13:27:37 -0700
...used those spring clamps to secure the manifold to the exhaust pipe? If so, how did you remove and replace those clamps?! I was...
Re: 20 hours later and a new water pump and a few other things...
Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
Sun, 19 Sep 2004 20:29:20 -0400
I have had bad luck with the OEM spring clamps. You seemingly have not. Any secerts to keep them from leaking? Ken Lewis 86...
Re: Leaky Rear Heater - anyone?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 4 Aug 2001 18:51:32 -0500
...Have fun with those spring clamps. ;-) Larry A.
Re: rear swing arm/ spring removal
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sun, 12 Mar 2000 19:31:44 +0100
...I had to use spring clamps to get it in the springs after I put in a 1" shim on top. You should not...
Fw: 87 vanagon 2.1 muffler install used bd parts
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 29 Dec 2006 06:30:32 EST
...As a side note on those pesky spring hose clamps. I know a lot of mechanics who just throw them out due to the...
Re: pliers for factory spring clamps?
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 11:35:54 -0400
The fan is switch to come on when the a/c is turned on.Turn your a/c on and see if the fan...
Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:11:32 -0500
I bought all my spring clamps from Bus Depot. The VW dealers also have them if your in a hurry and don't mind...
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
...This time I used a German hose and it was still loose but I put two black spring clamps on it to keep it...
Re: Using gas inline 4 manifold
Historical mailing list
Fri, 9 Oct 1998 18:15:17 EDT
...Becareful using this method as the clamps are spring steel and when you tap the wedge out of the clamp it will go flying...
Check your fuel line hose clamps!
Historical mailing list - mordo
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:19:53 -0400
I think this fact is why VW specified spring-type clamps in the technical service bulletin on fuel line replacement. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Tabe...
Re: tarp clamps
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Fri, 15 Oct 1999 15:31:05 -0400
...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: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:40:45 -0500
The original Oetiker clamps are best for several reasons; -Self-snugging abilities due to spring-tension -No screw-thread holes to cut into hose...
Re: Using gas inline 4 manifold
Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
Fri, 9 Oct 1998 10:17:49 -0400
...used those spring clamps to secure the >manifold to the exhaust pipe? If so, how did you remove and replace those >clamps?! I was...
Re: Factory Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 14:15:22 -0700
...so far I can only think of spring or screw type on cooling system hoses, and what I call crimp type on fuel hoses...
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: Where do I get a hose clamp removal tool?
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Sat, 2 Apr 2005 20:50:26 -0800
...spring loaded hose >clamps? If it exists, where do I get it from? I'm thinking of buying these "cable operated hose clamp pliers...
Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:24:08 -0700
speaking of hose clamps.......those springy type original ones ........ besides being a hazard almost to remove or install, I've seen where they just...
Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
Historical mailing list - Randy C. Nunes
Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:22:38 -0400
...Coolant leak from coolant tank speaking of hose clamps.......those springy type original ones ........ besides being a hazard almost to remove or install, I...
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: worm type fuel line clamps
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:51:52 -0500
...Most say don't use worm clamps. Some say only use spring clamps, as they will stay tight as the hose contracts. Some say...
Re: Engine pull on scale of 1 to 10
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:43:01 -0700
...You probably need 6 to 8 clamps since you might want to clamp off the fuel lines too. If you clamp up the coolant...
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: Refrigerators, alarms, fans and other toys
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Tue, 16 May 1995 09:57:29 -0500 (CDT)
...What kind of spring clamps did you use? Where did you get them? Can you tell me more about the telescoping legs? Were they...
spring clamp pliers
Historical mailing list - azsun99
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:48:24 -0700
Worth their weight in gold, even cheap ones. Just make sure when you grab on to the tangs, you have a good grip because...
Coolant hoses most likely to fail?
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Fri, 22 May 2009 17:23:16 +0000
...luck) Also were spring clamps used on all the hoses? A few of my hoses have the typical cheese grater clamps - all the small...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 20:17:24 -0700
...I have never > been able to get a clamp to compress metal around a piston that was not > that slick, blue spring steel that...
Re: Radiator disappointment ~ Hose Clamps
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:01:29 -0700
...looking up all the spring clamp information using the dealer catalog.This is for the spring style hose clamp (constant tension) used on the...
valve spring compressor tool advice?
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Tue, 7 Apr 2009 22:51:56 -0400
...What have you used with good results to remove the valve keepers? Generic "C Clamp" valve spring tool http://www.zdmak.com/wbstore/main...
hoses in general
Historical mailing list - patrice b
Thu, 15 Aug 2002 17:04:56 -0700
...idea to get rid of the spring clamps on those big hoses and go with screw-on clamp rings? (mechanic was cursing at those...
Day 2 - Engine/Trans out. Making peace w/spring clamps and Walmart saves the day.
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:25:50 +0000
...I successfully removed the remaining two clamps without even uttering a minor curse! I've made my peace with spring clamps. Once the Westy...
Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 26 Feb 2003 08:45:06 -0600
Why not try a mini clamp around your under van shifter rod, with a pull spring to keep lateral tension on the rod; just...
rear brake job
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Mon, 19 Jun 2000 14:33:06 -0700
...Is it recommended to replace any of the little stuff like springs, clamps, bolts, etc.? Thanks, Peter [text/html]
Re: Fwd: Re: How can this be?
Historical mailing list - Wognacious
Mon, 6 Jun 2005 06:36:54 -0700
...Now I'm getting slipping hose clamps too. and not just the spring type, the good aircraft clamps also. What the--------?? Just for grins...
Re: spring clamp pliers
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:26:38 -0400
...With those I've never had a clamp I couldn't reach, >nor a clamp that decided to fly. > > >-- >John Bange >'90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen...
Re: Poor man's awning
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Mon, 14 Jun 1999 13:16:00 -0700
...Mon, 14 Jun 1999, Brent Christensen wrote: > > > Anyone ever rig up an awning to their van using a tarp and those spring-type > > clamps? (
Re: GoWesty coolant repair kit vs SS pipes
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Fri, 15 May 2009 15:27:45 -0700
...An OEM VW spring-type hose clamp even more so, as it's a COMPRESSED SPRING squeezing the plastic tube. This is simple physics...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
Historical mailing list - Mike B
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:59:37 -0500
...some real ones, cheap! http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Exhaust-Spring-Clamp-Removal-Tool-VW-AUDI-SKODA-/180835840113 http://www.kochtools.com/index...
Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:26:08 -0500
...The automatics pass though the throttle body lever and have that spring on them behind the clamping screw. I haven't got a clue...
Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:23:16 -0800
...charter.net> wrote: > The original Oetiker clamps are best for several reasons; > -Self-snugging abilities due to spring-tension > -No screw-thread holes to...
Re: Coolant Loss/Hose clamp tips?
Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
Sun, 19 May 2019 05:07:49 -0400
I have never ever seen a hose leak at a connection using the OEM Spring Clamps. They are in “my opinion” the best. They...
Re: sliding door lock spring.
Historical mailing list - Geo
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 09:05:41 -0700
...me -- I put a small hose clamp on the top shoulder of that pin-thing that the spring goes over to keep it from...
Re: Check your fuel line hose clamps!
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:03:04 -0500
...com> wrote: > I think this fact is why VW specified spring-type clamps in the technical > service bulletin on fuel line replacement. > > > ---------- Forwarded message...
Vanagon Rites of Spring (Fuel Lines, Pop Top Seals, Etc.)
Historical mailing list
Wed, 16 May 2001 08:53:53 EDT
...Put this on your "To-Do" list for this Spring. Second Rite of Spring is Fuel Line replacement. Your van is getting old (in...
Re: pliers for clamps
Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 06:01:47 EST
...There are tools made especially for dealing with spring clamps. Or if you're a tool fanatic, check out toolsource.com. They have a...
Re: Coolant change questions
Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:08:25 -0800
...It's a silicone hose and I don't have a spring clip that fits so I used a screw clamp. I already stripped...
Hose will not seal.
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Fri, 12 Jun 1998 16:17:33 EDT
...That top crossover hose just insists on dripping at both ends! Started out with OEM spring clamps then tried regular radiator hose clamps to...
valve cover gasket replacement
Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
Tue, 30 Oct 2001 16:33:40 -0500
...Flip off those spring clamp things, take out the old, put in the new. thanks, greg.
Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:19:22 -0700
...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: Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge?
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:10:11 -0700
I'm willing to learn -- how can a battery clamp cause a battery to discharge because the bolt has squozed the two halves together...
Re: Fuel Line leaks?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:17:26 -0600
...REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP. Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL LINES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION...
Re: Coolant vanishing
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:32:19 -0500
...and there is an original spring clip .. the corrosion that occurs on the aluminum can make it so the spring clamp does not clamp...
Re: Cv boots cracking
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:46:48 -0700
...But the manual does not show clamps on the inner part of boots on the rear axles. > > alistair > > > > > On
Re: Coolant vanishing
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:52:04 -0800
...I find lots of corrosion under the hose end where it goes on something. > > Generally, I don't use the spring hose clamps. > those...
Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:49:06 -0600
...charter.net> wrote: > > > The original Oetiker clamps are best for several reasons; > > -Self-snugging abilities due to spring-tension > > -No screw-thread holes to...
Re: Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List
Historical mailing list - PB
Wed, 3 Jan 2018 11:15:17 -0800
...Need "MUST-HAVE" Tool List > > > > > Spring clamp tool for flat-spring clamps > > > Hose clamps, that is. A lot of folks seem to favor cable...