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• Re: notes from Montana
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 6 Jul 2016 01:14:25 -0500
  Though the steel spring clamps are probably the best, because they exert even pressure completel around, there are screw clamps that have rolled edges...
• Re: notes from Montana
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 5 Jul 2016 17:43:08 -0700
  ...Screw clamps tend to cut the hose, and they loosen over time as the hose responds to temperature changes. The spring clamps have smooth...
• FW: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:12:14 -0400
  ...Re: [Syncro] CV Boots and crimp clamps I have never used the clamps on the rear CV joint boots. Once when a friend did...
• Help! correct steering boot clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 09:06:21 -0700
  ...I'm concerned because instead of using the stock steel spring clamps (or maybe they crimp on?), they used screw clamps. The larger one...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 08:45:31 -0500
  In industry, where screw clamps are used, they typically are tightened not with a screw driver but with a tool that is set to...
• Re: Need help!!! In middle of fuel tank breather replacement!
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 19:44:10 -0700
  ...The store > only had clamps for 1/4" ID tubing, not 3/16". Do I > really need those > clamps? Appreciate any help anyone can...
• Re: Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:02:16 -0700
  ...Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge? > That certainly wouldn't cause a "Short". > > I once had a battery clamp that...
• Re: How can this be?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 00:02:03 -0500
  rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes: << double wrap aircraft screw clamps. >> <<Are these also known as "lined" worm screw hose clamps? I get that type from...
• leaky hose connection to rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Wed, 9 Jan 2008 16:22:56 -0500
  ...So, any advice on clamps? Will any old FLAPS hose clamp work ok? And what about sealing goop? I saw a website that recommended...
• Re: Friday, a few banggood items for Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 4 Nov 2016 17:35:58 +0000
  ...http://www.banggood.com/Flexible-Car-Fuel-Oil-Water- > > Pipe-Hose-Clamp-Plier-Wire-Long-Reach-Repairing-Tool-p-1102174.html > > >
• Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:50:12 -0700
  You need to pick up four 4" Jorgensen pattern clamps from the tool store of your choice. We also travel with half a dozen...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 3 Oct 2010 15:08:57 -0500
  Do you guys think that Scott likes screw type clamps better than crimp-on clamps? ---- Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote: > Hi Mike...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:00:39 -0500
  I'm not trying to promote my own business but these are the clamps you need. You should be able to buy them locally...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:48:17 -0800
  ...coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement This is probably a stupid question but are there advantages to using the spring clamps as opposed...
• Re: Oil Cooler hose replacement clues on 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Wed, 30 May 2001 11:33:19 -0800
  Air, When the hose goes over a metal nipple then I use the stainless clamp. and on the oil cooler all connector nipples are...
• fuel injector hoses, replacing
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 9 Dec 2007 10:43:44 -0500
  > > I found that when you do this job that you need to go back and re-tighten > the fuel injector hose clamps once or...
• Re: Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:38:54 -0400
  ...I once had a battery clamp that was still a tad loose after tightening it to the point where the tabs were touching. On...
• Re: Addition to Westy Rear Table Mod + Slider Window Repair
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:56:08 -0700
  On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 12:17 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: .... > The mod I did allows stock clamp to stay...
• fuel line leak, '87 Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Sat, 25 May 1996 14:58:03 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...Do you think the fuel lines are bad? The connector pipe split? New clamps needed? I haven't disassembled it yet, as the clamps...
• Re: About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 24 Aug 2023 23:30:49 +0000
  ...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: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:17:09 -0700
  the lesson of course is to check fuel hose clamps once in a while for tightness. and also, generally , on *any* hose clamp on...
• Re: heater hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 07:12:11 EDT
  ...The spring type clamp is far superior to the screw type clamp as it offers a constant tightening on the hose as it warms...
• Re: best way to remove original hose clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:25:44 -0500
  ...are you talking about the "Crimped" on types of clamps? If so, I just use side cutting pliers and cut off the part that...
• Check your fuel line hose clamps!
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:10:54 -0700
  ...Obviously the fuel line compressed over time and the (screw type) hose clamps were not able to do their job. A half turn with...
• Fuel Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:23:10 -0400
  ...Anyone have a good (easy) way of removing the original steel crimp clamps? BobC
• Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:53:52 -0400
  ...Thankfully, found out quickly the screw from left fuel rail clamp had backed out making the clamp loose on the hose. Cleaned up and...
• Re: Changing Fuel Lines and Clamps - in Canada
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Thu, 21 Jun 2001 13:33:19 -0700
  ...About the worm clamps...Ken Wilford's kit from VANAGAIN has some nifty clamps that allow lots of clamping pressure without damaging the fuel...
• Re: Lowering an 85'/
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 09:46:54 -0500
  On Thu, 13 Mar 2003, Nock wrote: > You can buy spring clamps from jc whitny for 6.95 a pair. > > See what it feels...
• Re: Lowering an 85'/
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:18:19 EST
  In a message dated 3/14/03 1:11:52 PM Pacific Standard Time, gull@GULL.US writes: << Ah, but the clamps I've...
• Re: hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe leak
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:32:53 -0700
  ...hose clamp pliers; was: Re [VANAGON] HELP 85gl 1.9l h-pipe > leak > > I'm convinced of the superiority of the spring clamps. I...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:36:54 -0500
  ...Does anyone have actual experience > with this kind of clamp? > > Thanks more. > > Raymond > > > Raymond Paquette wrote: > >> Hi >> >> RE: replacing all of my fuel lines...
• Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:32:51 -0800
  ...very much so...overtightening can cut or pinch a hose under a hose clamp .. but type of clamp is important., also ....tightening hose clamps...
• Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses)
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:18:41 -0700
  ...Do people ever use those "crimped" hose clamps when replacing fuel lines? All of my hoses in the engine compartment had those clamps but...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 25 May 2000 09:57:22 -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...
• Re: Jed Clampet
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 19 May 2001 08:27:56 EDT
  ...reusing the old spring loaded clamp
• FOUND raingutter clamps for Dometic A&E Awnings (Catalina and Trans-Awn)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 13:44:48 EST
  folks, thanks to a few helpful listmemebers and another call to Dometic A&E, i have sourced the vanagon raingutter clamps for the Dometic...
• Spring Clamps,Harry Houdini, and The love of changing hoses.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 22:48:34 -0500
  ...I had to cut the hose from under the clamp to remove it. Yea baby-----I can just visualize blowing a hose in the...
• Re: Clampity, clamps, wonderful clamps!!!!(important)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Apr 1999 02:15:58 EDT
  ...Check your clamps, tomorrow! Don't put it off. I thought I would find no problems on my van and I found several. Guess...
• Re: Shifting Problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 20:07:38 -0800
  Bill, Syncros have the same adjustment clamp between the front and rear shift rods as 2WD models. Yes, it is possible to move it...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:24:27 -0400
  ...coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps I don't see the spring clamps anywhere on the Bus Depot website. Are they still available there...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:45:40 -0500
  The best clamps to use are these. http://www.kegkits.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=OCLA MP Oetikers are stainless steel...
• Re: Bus Depot Awning clamp
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 07:57:57 -0500
  ...Has anyone devised an alternative to these clamps? It's really awkward trying to hold these clamps in place, line up the rubber piece...
• Re: clamps for cv boots, ridged washers for cv bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:53:02 -0400
  ...not to mention dirt! Flexibility is handled by the corrugations of the boot, not sliding in the small end! So clamp them; yes! Mike...
• Re: perfect clamps for CV lube helper
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 18:11:36 -0700
  >At 10:21 AM 2/20/99 -0500, you wrote: >>Replacement split-style CV boots come with the perfect clamps. They are a >>simple...
• Hose clamp source?
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Sun, 2 Nov 2003 10:11:21 -0500
  Does anybody have an online/mailorder source for good quality stainless steel coolant hose clamps (such as ABA)? All the ones I can find...
• Re: Bus Depot Awning clamp
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:38:49 -0800
  ...Bus Depot Awning clamp When I had one of those awnings I dipped the clamp ends in liquid rubber, the stuff you get at...
• short fuel injector hose
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sun, 31 Oct 2004 16:35:26 -0600
  ...I clamped them in place using those nice fuel hose clamps from Volkscafe, the ones with blue on them. They do not cut the...
• Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 May 2000 18:49:51 -0400
  ...I spent one >hour last >night trying to get the upper spring hose clamp off and was not >successful. Any >tips or tricks on...
• Bus Depot Awning clamp
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:25:49 -0800
  ...Has anyone devised an alternative to these clamps? It's really awkward trying to hold these clamps in place, line up the rubber piece...
• Re: fuel hose crimping tool
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:26:44 -0700
  I do soemtimes worry (particularly on fuel clamps) about using my regular end cutting nippers.� On CV boot clamps (the other major use for...
• Re: Source for GOOD high pressure FI tubing & clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 10:20:25 -0500
  Volks Cafe has a complete kit with all the correct diameter hose and clamps. TEMiller ----- Original Message ----- From: "tabe johnson" <xtabe@YAHOO.COM> To...
• Re: "Eazy Awning" from busdepot.com
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:43:36 -0400
  ...Rob, It sounds like your box was missing the envelope containing the three clamps and instruction sheet. We are emailing you separately a pdf...
• Re: Air Intake Boot clamp/seal question
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:22:41 -0800
  Hi Jeff, I had a similar problem with mine until I figured out that the bottom of the hose clamp was not all the...
• Re: How do I remove these clamps???
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 3 Jun 2007 21:30:51 -0400
  ...hold the body of the clamp with your hand or pliers to stop brittle plastic nipples from breaking. using this method the clamps can...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:02:32 -0400
  David - Bubba LeRoy, who works at the Rolls dealership, taught me that one just tightens hose clamps until rubber just fills those nifty little...
• Re: Awnings at Bus Depot
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:26:52 -0400
  ...One option is not to use the center clamp at all The awning was originally designed to use just two clamps, one on each...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:57:25 -0700
  ...cares), and it included the above mentioned "smooth band type with nice fine pitch screw" clamps, not worm clamps. James 86 Syncro Westy, etc.
• Re: Belt Squeal - Issue Revealed, Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:35:43 -0500
  ...Loose clamp indicates wrong clamp, wrong hose, or not properly tightened. The original clamps on these tees were the crimp type and the correct...
• Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - M. Jade
  Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:41:17 -0800
  ...It should be an easy fix by tightening the clamp. But I am afraid that if I really clamp it down it may cause...
• Where do I get a hose clamp removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 09:43:40 -0600
  David I'm not looking in the engine compartment now, but, if the clamps in question are single loop spring steel, you can make...