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• Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:27:03 -0400
  http://www.zeroclips.com/assets/Image/tridon_page5_pic2.jpg The one on the bottom is a fuel injection clamp. The others are hose...
• Re: Fuel Line Clamps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 15:48:43 EDT
  The only reason to go with the crip on clamps versus the worm style clamps would be that you wouldn't have to worry...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 22:30:44 -0400
  On 6/8/2012 8:47 PM, Edward Maglott wrote: > I think he's talking about this kind of > clamp: > http://www.engineeredsource.com...
• Re: What kind of hose clamps do you use?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 10:17:24 -0500
  Both types is clamps have pluses and minuses. The nice part about the spring clamps is that they keep tension on the hose no...
• Re: Fuel Line Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 13:12:56 -0700
  ...The clamps I sell are not worm drive, but are a band style clamp (like > the crimp clamps) that is merely tightened with a...
• Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 27 May 2001 10:51:56 -0400
  I read somewhere that manufacturers use the spring clamps for two reasons. Ease of installation on the assembly line, and more important they "give...
• Re: fuel lines
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 May 1996 13:03:50 -0400
  ...I replaced the factory >clamps with stainless steel hose clamps. If you have a Vanagon I would >recommend checking these factory installed clamps to...
• Re: fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Sun, 27 Sep 1998 10:31:31 -0400
  I remember something on the list a while ago to the effect that VW replaced all the original band-clamp style with the late...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:59:05 -0500
  I don't know if hose clamps for home-brewing would be appropriate, but yes, that is the style of clamp we've been...
• Re: Where do I get a hose clamp removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 03:37:21 -0400
  ...I bought the angled ones, for the hard to get-to clamps. Didn't work at all on any of the clamps larger than...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now coolant distributor replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:23:40 +0000
  ...Some worm drive clamps like the "zebra" brand clamps that you can buy at your local FLAPS are utter rubbish. I had one well...
• Re: Where do I get a hose clamp removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 08:15:08 EDT
  ...Those spring clamps regardless off their inconvenience are far superior in clamping quality than screw clamps. The problem is this; you install a screw...
• spring clamps (was Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?)
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 24 May 2000 20:56:39 -0700
  At 02:46 PM 5/24/2000 -0700, you wrote: >I hate those spring clamps! Great for saving assembly time in the >factory, but...
• Re: fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 26 Sep 1998 23:52:07 -0400
  >I got the 3 meters or so of fuel line, but I'd like to replace the >clamps and they don't exactly look...
• Clampity, clamps, wonderful clamps!!!!(important)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 21:18:23 EDT
  Well I have been on a magical clamp journey today and I am sure you folks would love to hear about it. The main...
• Re: Gas Tank Removal
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 22:15:41 -0700
  ...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: Hose clamps..
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:52:53 -0400
  At 10:28 AM 4/21/2010, Don Hanson wrote: >Besides having SS for all the parts, the marine clamps are a usually a...
• RE: fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - John Brown
  Tue, 28 May 1996 12:50:31 -0700 (PDT)
  Vanagons do have factory installed fuel line clamps installed. However, they are some kind of special clamps. I had one of these clamps come...
• Re: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 20:44:36 -0500
  If I was going to buy spring clamp pliers I'd go with these <http://www.sears.com/craftsman-cable-operated-hose-clamp-pliers...
• Re: Coolant hose clamp size and style
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:44:53 -0800
  Hi Eric, I think it's unlikely you will find the better kind of worm clamp that covers the worm-gear slots at a...
• Re: 2.1 coolent hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 12:17:21 -0400
  Dennis, Do you happen to know if this includes the clamps which connect above the spare tire to the plastic lines running under the...
• Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Sun, 27 May 2001 13:36:18 -0700
  Well, yeah, clamp by clamp I'm replacing mine, just haven't wanted to drain the coolant to do the whole thing yet. Lately...
• Re: which pliers for GoWesty Fuel line clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:00:31 -0700
  I call those a 'crimp style' hose clamps. I would not be using them on fuel lines for sure. ( a very good application for...
• Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 27 May 2001 19:01:28 -0700
  Yes, there is a special plier, called radiator clamp plier, has special jaws ( replaceable) that rotate so you can get at the clamp from...
• Muffler clamp question
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 13:37:19 -0800
  I've seen reference to "Muffler Clamps" for stock Vanagon exhaust systems as well as a Tiico-specific offering that is currently 'not available...
• Re: Fuel Hose clamp dia?
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 27 Oct 2005 16:57:05 GMT
  > say for what you need the clamps?> How do you measure a hose clamp anyway? Diameter? Band length (circumference)? Soory - thought the title said...
• Hose clamp - Confused
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 08:06:01 -0700
  I have the original hose clamp for hose that goes from overflow tank to expansion tank cap. How do you get this clamp off...
• Re: Fuel line clamps-how to remove?
  Historical mailing list - Richie Chunda
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 00:22:00 EDT
  In a message dated 7/16/02 8:00:18 PM, FredsVW@WEBTV.NET writes: << It fit on any spring clamp on Vanagon to...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Sun, 29 May 2011 19:41:40 -0700
  ...http://www.newcoproducts.com/hose-clamps/norma-group2009/page8-12mm-worm-gear-clamp.htm These clamps are AWESOME. The previous clamps had a bad...
• Re: Jed Clampet/<aka Radiator Clamps>
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 26 May 2001 20:16:50 -0500
  Why even bother with the prehistoric spring type clamps, when the stainless screw type clamps are superior? What are you guys doing? Keeping the...
• Re: Muffler clamp question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 15:47:08 -0800
  ...Muffler clamp question > I've seen reference to "Muffler Clamps" for stock Vanagon exhaust systems > as well as a Tiico-specific offering that is...
• Re: which pliers for GoWesty Fuel line clamps?
  Historical mailing list - brions cars
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:16:59 -0600
  ...One that cuts for removing the clamp and another that the ends do not touch for installing the clamps. It adds the correct amount...
• Fuel Line Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 12:04:15 -0700
  ...I think there is a reason for using them instead of screw clamps. Can the crimp clamps be used with the fuel line Ken...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 09:01:48 -0400
  There are a number of different types of hose clamp pliers for these. You can even get ones with a cable to extend the...
• Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses)
  Historical mailing list - Slloth
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:15:24 -0700
  > secure your FUEL INJECTION CLAMP around the barbed > section, install back into the cigar tube (lubrication), install your FUEL > INJECTION CLAMP, and your back...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 16:29:43 -0800
  Hi Eric, I think that tang you cut off the spring clamp is meant to keep the clamp from opening too far and perhaps...
• Re: Hose clamp - Confused
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 12:42:41 -0700
  ...Squeeze the two opposing tangs together to ease the tension on the clamp. Or, you can go to FLAPS and get some hose clamp...
• 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: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:41:21 -0800
  For my education, and possibly a source, is this the spring clamp in question? : http://www.brewhaus.com/Hose_Clamp_3_4_p/40002305...
• Re: coolant hose replacement, now spring clamps
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:34:21 -0800
  ...including maybe > > spring clamps?) > > > > > > > > On Feb 13, 2008 12:03 AM, Jeffrey Lubin <visionwizard@verizon.net> wrote: > > > >> I don't see the spring clamps...
• Re: Use These Spring Clamp Pliers?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Fri, 6 Jun 2014 21:10:52 -0500
  Another one you might want to check out are the cable spring clamp pliers. I've used them in places the other pliers won...
• Re: replacing fuel hose
  Historical mailing list - Jim Kurpius
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:29:06 -0700
  Bryan, Your second question: >why do I keep getting leaks? I keep putting on new hoses and clamps >and I still get them all...
• Re: Poor man awning
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 21:29:50 EDT
  In a message dated 4/29/01 1:38:49 PM, thornton@math.utah.edu writes: << The clamps are also a small problem because...
• Re: worm type fuel line clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:51:52 -0500
  Raymond, The screw type clamps can be tightened as the hose hardens but you are really covering you another issue - an aging, hardening fuel...
• Re: 2.1 coolent hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 22:21:52 -0400
  Yes, VW now supplies the spring clamps for that connection also. My bet is that if there is a leak there, the cause is...
• Re: re-use WBX Coolant Hose Spring Clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:15:55 -0700
  ...Wrong or right, with the removed clamp still in the jaws, I lay the clamp near the floor, put my foot over it, release...
• About Oetiker Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:04:38 +0000
  Some guy was having Major fuel leak at fuel rail (on Facebook, Vanagon Owners Group); he had a mixture of Oetiker Clamps and smooth...
• replacing the waterpump, opportunity to replace hoses
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 12:12:24 -0800
  ...I am inclined to you the spring clamps where I can easily removed them. The key to the spring clamp is to position it...
• Jed Clampet
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 18 May 2001 21:45:04 -0700
  ...getting a new spring loaded clamp (and if so where from? dealer, flaps, or other), C. using a non-spring loaded clamp (the kind...
• Re: Using American hose clamps on fuel injector hoses ok?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:23:16 -0800
  If you choose any type of clamp that can be tightened via a screw mechanism - check them after several weeks and retighten. I checked...
• Re: which pliers for GoWesty Fuel line clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:00:18 -0700
  For all of the same reasons the Scott (and others) have outlined is why I use these clamps on both my 84 Vanagons and...
• 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: tarp clamps
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 12:20:20 -0500
  I have attached a tarp with those clamps similar to the clamps on a battery jumper cable. Takes more than two. Bill ----- Original Message...
• Re: Coolant hoses fun
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:47:46 -0600
  I had gone through that section & had not found any Clamps listed separate from hoses,,, But when getting there via Your link I actually...
• Re: hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:12:41 -0400
  I don't know about others, but I would pay $2.50-3.00 per clamp for high-quality S/S clamps, if that...
• Re: hose clamp/ Easy vanagon repairs,
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 16:02:05 -0700
  ...Cure for leaks under hose clamps is generally replacement of hose IF it's a spring clamp, as opposed to a screw clamp which...
• Re: Bus Depot Awning clamp
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:03:45 -0500
  David, the clamps are about 4" long, rubbery coating on the part that clamps. Yes, the clamps require a serious force to open. My...
• Re: Current coolant hose repairs
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 8 Nov 2022 22:37:28 -0500
  ...Those clamps are pretty powerful, and it only needed to move a extra tiny bit to fit. I’m also glad to hear in...
• Re: '91Westy Coolant loss
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 09:37:40 -0600
  KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > > I have seen several vans with loose clamps on the plastic lines that go to > the radiator. Some times the...
• Fuel hose clamp tool
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Tue, 5 Apr 2011 10:21:08 -0700
  Does someone know what the proper clamp tool is to remove install the small blue ( crimp style) clamps on fuel hose/injector connections? Sorry...