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• Re: Poor man's awning
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 14:07:40 -0400
  > Anyone ever rig up an awning to their van using a tarp and those > spring-type clamps? (I'm thinking about clamping the tarp...
• Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:53:40 -0700
  The best tablecloth securing devices I have ever seen are the spring steel clips, available at most places that sell camping supplies, 6 to...
• Re: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 7 May 2016 05:40:35 -0400
  ...The spring clamps are the only clamps that will expand and contr= > act with heating and cooling. The larger the diameter I would think...
• Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:31:07 -0500
  ...Spring clamps a much better > solution apply a relatively constant clamping force regardless of small > changes in the diameter of the hose and tube...
• Re: hoses in general
  Historical mailing list - anthony kimmons
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 20:51:22 -0500
  ...hoses in general > > The spring clamps are used fro two reasons. One ,they are faster to > install when nothing is in the way. Two...
• Poor man awning
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 13:37:43 -0600
  ...I have some small C-clamps that I might use, but I think that I prefer having spring clamps in case a big wind...
• 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...
• Free Type II Miscellany
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 13:29:07 -0400
  ...211 251 237 A "Exhaust Pipe Misc" (looks like 4 exhaust type clamps) 2. 411 721 163 B "Spring" (3 of them) check out...
• ride heights
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 18:35:47 -0800
  ...lower" spring kits are suppose to be stiffer - however my "pulled down" van, ride just fine. I used heavy duty hose clamps to pull...
• Re: Heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 10:17:24 -0600
  ...Reuse the orig spring clamps. Larry A. On Feb 9, 2008 10:03 AM, Jeff Clayman <jclayman@massmed.org> wrote: > What have people done...
• Re: Coolant leak from coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:12:39 -0500
  ...7/26/2009, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >speaking of hose clamps.......those springy type original ones ........ >besides being a hazard almost to remove or...
• Re: About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jim Crews
  Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:47:43 -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: what else to replace along with head gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:06:30 -0800
  ...any severely rusted pushrod tubes, any factory type spring hose clamps with worm type clamps, all the fuel lines and injector o-rings, and...
• Re: Coolant hoses most likely to fail?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 May 2009 18:51:34 -0700
  ...Not that fun a part to change either - you have to get up in there pretty far dealing with spring clamps. - something you would...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:24:02 -0700
  ...Then they > had a recall and installed the spring type *clamp* that you see on > either recall victims or later model Vanagons (the worst...
• Re: Muffler clamp question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 14:30:02 -0800
  I used stainless band clamps in exact same application. They are like what you are using now but much stronger, with a bigger bolt...
• Re: Where do I get a hose clamp removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Sat, 2 Apr 2005 17:10:38 -0500
  ...But even they slip on spring type hose clamps. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of...
• 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...
• Re: coolant leak oil cooler to water pump
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 06:53:30 EDT
  ...I already have new hoses, cleaned the tube, put spring clamps on. Still leaking. I guess being so close to the exhaust gives it...
• 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: Plier heater hose clamp
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 00:40:01 EST
  ...They are called spring clamp pliers and they are not too expensive (US$10-15). One type has swivel jaws which is the best...
• Re: best way to remove original hose clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:02:02 -0800
  I don't think the poster is talking about 'springy' type coolant hose clamps, But the smaller crimp type ones on fuel hose. What...
• Re:PVC pipe awning trick
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 13:20:22 -0700
  ...What I've done is to put 3-4 spring clamps >along the length of the gutter to hold up the tarp, >then REI...
• Re: Head (gasket) fix
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 06:57:45 -0500
  ...As to the spring clamps, can't help ya there, I prefer the stainless steel worm screw type. If they need to be adjusted...
• 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: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 2 Jul 2024 10:58:07 -0400
  ...have the spring clamps. Apparently they don’t play well together. So need to add several of the VC special clamps and will hopefully...
• fuel rail/line recall?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 18:50:19 -0500
  ...Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self- tightening clamp. NOTE: Volkswagen of America estimates the...
• Re: spacers and sproings
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 13:21:02 -0600
  ...Now I clamp it down an inch. A load of 150 lbs. placed on this pre-loaded non-linear spring will now compress it...
• Re: Coolant hose clamp size and style
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:51:11 -0500
  ...I was told to gete silicone appropriate worm clamps to supplement the spring clamps that are allowing some coolant drips. >> >> So, helpful folks, >> >> What...
• Re: fuel tank update
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:21:41 -0400
  ...clamp > >>> could be. >>> >> That Oetiker clamp has a liner, so it clamps evenly full circle. >> Oetiker clamps also have a bit of a "spring...
• Re: engine install almost success
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 08:42:31 -0800
  ...Then install the whole assembly and tighten the clamp to the engine. Don't worry about the little spring in the center of the...
• Re: Still Confused about Syncro CV Boots
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 22:14:30 -0500
  ...both ends with a clamp, some bolts (which are the same length as >the rear bolts), the spring washer, spring clip and some grease...
• Re: fuel tank update
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:37:22 -0700
  Spring clamp type! just like anywhere else in the fuel ring! Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> wrote: Tonight, I removed the fuel tank...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:15:53 -0800
  ...don't like springey original vanagons either. > > Scott, I'm curious - what have you got against the flat spring-type > clamps? It seems to...
• Re: fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:33:02 -0400
  ...Mike Houlton, ME/Glade Spring, VA
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:24:44 -0700
  In 1992, VW issued a recall on Vanagons to replace the Oetiker clamps with the spring-style, self tightening clamps. Here's the summary...
• Re: Flywheel Mods?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:59:12 -0500
  With a diaphragm type pressure plate, that approach will actually reduce the clamp load. The diaphragm spring set up has the equivalent of a...
• Re: leaking fuel hoses
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:45:19 -0600
  ...cycles of winter/spring had some effect on the sealing of the new hose and clamps. So check your clamps shortly after you install...
• Re: Coolant hose: T-stat to Coolant Distributor Tower
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:54:00 -0400
  ...You'll need a set >> of hose clamp pliers intended for flat band spring clamps to work with the >> factory clamps. Some people like...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 16:38:21 -0500
  ...positioning and simply release them to allow that spring tension to close back and clamp any hose sufficiently to seal. Not much else one...
• Cooling System: tips from a newb POV
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 3 Oct 2014 12:00:54 -0700
  ...Especially if part is aluminum. - WD40 worked great for lube to help position spring clamps. - fuel injection clamps can be used on smaller hoses...
• leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Nock
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 03:53:41 -0500
  ...Simply will not break" 2) Placed two clamps 180 spaced degrees apart around 2 coils of each front spring (I pre bent the clamps...
• Re: Correct use of Dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:22:06 -0400
  ...the connection here is made metal to metal with the pressure provided by the spring. the spring is the sole clamping force for this...
• Re: throttle valve cable spring installation
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:48:10 -0400
  ...I was using vice clamps, pliers and everything else in my tool chest, but could not get that darn spring on. I've got...
• Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 3 Dec 2014 13:01:05 -0800
  ...At the final > recall VW changed the hoses and clamps to the spring type commonly > known as a constant tension band clamp. Even the...
• Re: Copious Fuel Leak at Both Manifolds-Crimp clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Feb 2013 09:48:05 -0500
  ...Sometime around 1990 VW went to a different hose and went to the spring type clamps. There was even a recall to update them...
• Re: Fuel Line leaks?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 19 Dec 2003 08:00:55 -0500
  ...Replace the fuel hose attached >to the fuel > rail and install a new spring >type self- > tightening clamp. > NOTE: Volkswagen of America >estimates the...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:57:35 -0400
  ...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: Coolant Pump Gently Weeping
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Fri, 6 May 2016 15:02:09 -0400
  ...On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 2:01 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > If you have spring clamps, that may be...
• Re: CV joints. Adding new grease.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Dec 2001 16:44:07 -0600
  ...I may still do it until I have warm > Spring > weather to do a complete CV overhaul. > > I still need advice about the clamp...
• Re: hoses in general
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 21:35:57 -0400
  ...hoses in general The spring clamps are used fro two reasons. One ,they are faster to install when nothing is in the way. Two...
• Re: Steel coolant pipe removal?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 15 May 2017 05:53:51 -0400
  ...the kits now come with spring type clamps and hoses so tight they a= > lmost don't need clamps. With all the other hose...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:36:54 -0500
  ...feedback (thanks). > > Most say don't use worm clamps. > Some say only use spring clamps, as they will stay tight as the hose > contracts...
• Re: Engine Compartment Fires but Erovan This Time
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:09:35 -0600
  ...The service kit included in the recall replaces the crimped fitting with a VW spring clamp. The inability of the crimped fitting to expand...
• Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 22:52:02 -0500
  ...At the final recall VW changed the hoses and clamps to the spring type commonly known as a constant tension band clamp. Even the...
• Re: radiator replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:24:22 -0800
  Good point Karl, and would make access to the spring clamps easier. I found out that I *really* want a pair of spring clamp...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:55:04 -0800
  ...not all hose clamps are equal. I never use the american style with sharp edges. I don't like springey original vanagons either. I...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:04:16 -0700
  ...But the manual does not show clamps on the inner part of boots on the rear axles. >> >> alistair >> >> >> >> >> On >> >
• Re: Poor man's awning
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 16:30:08 -0400
  ...Mon, 14 Jun 1999, Brent Christensen wrote: > > > > > Anyone ever rig up an awning to their van using a tarp and those > spring-type > > > clamps? ( >