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Re: Gas Tank Removal
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 22:15:41 -0700
...I replaced all the compression >clamps with the worm type clamps (about 20 total). Does anyone have a >better method for dealing with those...
Gas Tank Removal
Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 18:10:15 -0400
...I replaced all the compression clamps with the worm type clamps (about 20 total). Does anyone have a better method for dealing with those...
Subject: fuel line replacement
Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
Mon, 10 Apr 2006 07:29:04 -0700
...Pictures I see of new injectors all have the same compression fitting. I removed the compression cuffs and replaced them with FI clamps, but...
Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
Wed, 24 May 2000 18:48:32 EDT
...The operative word here is self-tightening as these clamps will adjust to the compression set of the hose material. This is good; not...
Re: Vanagon burned to the ground
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Tue, 3 Aug 2004 15:03:34 -0700
The screw down clamps can fail by losing compression as the clamped material (rubber) degrades. The spring clips compensate for material changes somewhat better...
Re: oil cooler question...
Historical mailing list - Scott Desanti
Sat, 24 Apr 1999 03:44:18 EDT
...Drill holes through each end and use long screws or bolts and wing nuts to make compression clamps for the cooling hoses. Clamp them...
Re: Lowering an 85'/
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:12:16 EST
...the left. >> David, It seems to that these clamp thing are designed for full compression of the coil for best strength. Partially cinching them...
Friday, a few banggood items for Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 4 Nov 2016 09:49:18 -0400
...last bit of compression on the hose clamp. http://www.banggood.com/Flexible-Car-Fuel-Oil-Water- Pipe-Hose-Clamp-Plier-Wire-Long-Reach...
Re: hose clamping
Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
Sun, 25 Apr 1999 10:00:14 -0700
...Drill holes > through each end and use long screws or bolts and wing nuts to make > compression clamps for the cooling hoses. Clamp them...
Gas Tank Removal & clamps
Historical mailing list - Austin
Mon, 22 Sep 1997 23:44:45 -0700
...Be prepared to wrestle with the factory compression clamps. I didn't >>realize how difficult they would be until I tried to take them...
Re: Front Heater Control Valve Replacement Tricks?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 24 May 2000 16:06:35 -0700
...The operative word > here is self-tightening as these clamps will adjust to the compression set of > the hose material. This is good; not...
Re: Friday, a few banggood items for Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 4 Nov 2016 13:04:58 -0400
...last bit of compression on the > hose clamp. http://www.banggood.com/Flexible-Car-Fuel-Oil-Water- > Pipe-Hose-Clamp-Plier-Wire-Long-Reach...
Re: Friday, a few banggood items for Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Daniel Certa
Fri, 4 Nov 2016 15:38:29 -0400
...last bit of compression on the > hose clamp. http://www.banggood.com/Flexible-Car-Fuel-Oil-Water- > Pipe-Hose-Clamp-Plier-Wire-Long-Reach...
Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
Sat, 24 Aug 2002 19:26:54 -0700
...was clamped with a permanent squeeze ear type clamp. At 06:41 PM 08/24/2002, you wrote: >Doktor Tim, > >The compression is (in...
Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 28 Dec 2006 16:41:49 -0500
...or even steel, with compression fittings? With parts this important, why mess around with rubber hoses and cheesy little clamps? Anybody ever tried a...
Re: Friday, a few banggood items for Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 4 Nov 2016 17:35:58 +0000
...last bit of compression on > the > > hose clamp. http://www.banggood.com/Flexible-Car-Fuel-Oil-Water- > > Pipe-Hose-Clamp-Plier-Wire-Long-Reach...
Re: Lowering an 85'/
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:16:03 -0500
On Fri, 14 Mar 2003 BenTbtstr8@aol.com wrote: > It seems to that these clamp thing are designed for full compression of the > coil...
Re: Friday, a few banggood items for Vanagons?
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Fri, 4 Nov 2016 16:23:05 -0300
...last bit of compression on >> the >>> hose clamp. http://www.banggood.com/Flexible-Car-Fuel-Oil-Water- >>> Pipe-Hose-Clamp-Plier-Wire-Long-Reach...
pwr steering lines
Historical mailing list - James Ruch
Sun, 8 Aug 1999 08:55:28 PDT
...copper tubing (1/2" and 3/8" od), compression fittings, flare fittings, and hose clamps. If you approach this job, know that the hose...
Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:49:20 -0700
...That river in Egypt (Denial) hopes it's just a leak due to a loose coolant hose clamp but.... engine compression test done a...
Re: Head (gasket) fix
Historical mailing list - Austin
Sat, 4 Apr 1998 00:01:56 -0800
...I'm convinced that the spring band hose clamps as used on newer vehicles is the only way to go (always applying compression as...
ECU or Harness or AFM plug Malfuction Question
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Thu, 7 Jun 2001 21:59:06 -0800
...The connectors on the harness point to the ecu, on some models didn't have strong clamping, subsequent harness connector had addition compression rings...
Re: Replacing Fuel Lines
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:48:07 -0400
...On my '85 I reused the collars as they provide a compression lock on the hoses. That was over 2 years ago and I...
Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 28 Apr 2015 23:11:36 -0600
...s just a leak due to a loose > coolant hose clamp but.... > > engine compression test done a while ago by a Vanagon shop showed...
Re: Power steering lines R & R
Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
Mon, 6 Sep 1999 08:54:24 -0400
...for a compression clamp. After removing the rubber cushion, it was obvious that water and salt had worked its magic on the steel lines...
Re: Injector Ordeal-OVER!!!!
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Sat, 29 Dec 2007 15:16:06 -0500
...I always recommend testing the basics first-- spark, fuel, vacuum hoses, compression? More often you'll find the problem early on, the silliest little...
Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched Compression test results.
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 3 May 2015 10:16:18 -0400
...That river in Egypt (Denial) hopes it's just a leak due to a loose coolant hose clamp but.... engine compression test done a...
Re: Head (gasket) fix
Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
Sat, 4 Apr 1998 06:57:45 -0500
...I'm convinced that the spring band hose clamps as >used on newer vehicles is the only way to go (always applying compression >as...
Final question Coolant hose replaced
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Wed, 26 Nov 2003 14:55:02 -0800
...I learned the hard way to put the compression spring clamp on the hose first before putting it in place (after 1/2 hour...
Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:56:57 -0800
...or even steel, with > compression fittings? With parts this important, why mess around with > rubber > hoses and cheesy little clamps? Anybody ever tried a...
Re: Alternative way of reinstalling cylinder liner
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 30 Mar 2004 15:16:03 -0500
...I have, in a pinch (no pun intended), successively used a large hose clamp. Mike Houlton, Maine '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy
Re: Mean Email from the Samba member
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Tue, 19 May 2009 11:32:24 -0600
...1)AC likely/estimated repairs 2)Compression #s (these don't scare me, but scared him) 1) 110 2) 140 3) 130 4) 130...
Re: New Starter - Works, but no start
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:28:14 -0700
...fuel, ignition, timing, compression . Did the air intake boot come undone ? Did anyone LOOK where the work was just done ? I always take off...
Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
Historical mailing list - Nock
Thu, 2 Jan 2003 09:14:16 -0800
...If a heavy duty clamp breaks, I am abandoning the project. 2) preloading the front (with this compression technique) brings down the overall ride...
Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched Compression test results.
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 3 May 2015 09:27:14 -0700
...s just a leak due to a loose coolant > hose clamp but.... > > engine compression test done a while ago by a Vanagon shop showed...
Re: Ever just repair one head? What happened?
Historical mailing list - Peter McHugh
Tue, 22 Mar 2005 22:37:32 -0500
...recent coolant flush and pressure test with no leaks after replacing one of the front clamps. oil/filter changes done faithfully every 4K over...
Re: Mean Email from the Samba member
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Tue, 19 May 2009 11:37:03 -0600
...My understanding is that a battery won't run down (as >> fast?) if clamp(s) removed. >> >> Neil. >> >> -- >> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco...
Re: Fuel line connection check - heads up!
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Tue, 23 May 2006 14:14:25 -0400
...Old fuel lines get brittle, particularly in the area just before and under the clamp. Then the clamp can no longer work to prevent...
Re: Help! - Coolant spilling on long drives
Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
Fri, 8 Feb 2002 12:00:35 -0500
...is completely bleed of air. - Tighten all hose clamps. - Replace the expansion tank cap. - Check compression and replace head gaskets if necessary. - (Best option...
Re: 87 Syncro Westy Puking Coolant
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:11:25 EDT
...Greg, either your expansion tank cap is defective or you have a compression leak into the coolant system. I've seen this twice this...
Re: HELP: Heads Rebuild: No Compression
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
Thu, 11 Apr 2002 02:55:05 +0000
...to poor workmanship or something as simple as a loose hose clamp. I apoligize if I've pissed on your desired itinerary but this...
Re: Anyone have a copy of the Ultimate Trip Checklist?
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:28 -0400
...Inspect fuel injection/carburetion system operation, fuel lines, hose clamps, fuel pump, filters, fuel tank, overflow reservoirs, vapour recirculation, filler and cap. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Intake...
Re: Alternative way of reinstalling cylinder liner
Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
Tue, 30 Mar 2004 13:41:58 -0800
...the cylinder can slide back in ? or is there a ring compression tool > > available that will work for the vangon engine ? > > > > Thanks > > > > Terry > > The...
Re: More leaks
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:20:19 -0500
...pushed off, the reduced hose diameter ahead of the clamp becomes like a compression seal which increases with pressure. When a customer tells me...
Re: Current coolant hose repairs
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:56:35 -0500
Yes, Not ideal but even though I did put clamps on first and hose then try to move clamp over soaped surface we just...
Need used fuel pump... schnell!
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Mon, 18 Sep 2000 22:05:40 +0000
...Engine has strong compression and spark; now it fires up right away on ether, but fuel does not want to get to the engine...
Re: Current coolant hose repairs
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 13:51:02 -0500
Hi Dennis, I’ve become a fan of these clamps but they certainly have some challenges. I was thinking I’d like to have...
On the raod again
Historical mailing list - Michael Beggs
Fri, 12 Jul 1996 14:07:01 +0500
...I just did a compression check= 130, 125, 130, 140. Not bad, huh? For spare parts I'm taking: points, plugs, plug wires, rotor...
Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 07:28:57 -0500
...Just needed to tighten the worm-type hose clamps. Something about new hoses and new clamps makes em not seat quite right the first...
Re: Replacing piston rings
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:32:21 -0700
...Getting the rings compressed only involved using a side-clamp type ring compressor. This kind easily separates to be pulled out around the con...
Re: Not passing smog, still... Need help!
Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
Sat, 24 Aug 2002 23:23:37 -0700
...was clamped with a permanent squeeze ear type clamp. At 06:41 PM 08/24/2002, you wrote: >Doktor Tim, > >The compression is (in...
Re: Power & MPG Summer/Winter Rod bolts
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 14 Nov 2015 09:10:27 -0500
All critical high strength fasteners work by being stretched or what they are clamping going into compression. The different designs determine how much to...
Re: More leaks
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 14 Jan 2016 09:20:37 -0800
...pushed off, the reduced hose diameter ahead of the clamp becomes like a compression seal which increases with pressure. When a customer tells me...
when all else fails, improvise
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 22:49:25 -0500
...Now granted this hard line has no lips or ridges on the ends, but I did double clamp every union. Anyone see a problem...
Pushrod STUCK? 87 GL
Historical mailing list - James B. Morris
Mon, 31 Aug 1998 16:29:25 -0500
...After I reported to all of you that I had no compression in #4 cylinder, it was just as the general consensus had figured...
Re: surging with funky idle issue
Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:52:16 -0400
...whats your compression. cylinder to cylinder and all across. it's acting like it's on the edge of 'low compression' they tend to...
Re: 5/16" High Pressure Fuel Lines OK?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:01:28 -0500
...anything will be better than those old one, the clamp is the one you should wonder about it's quality. The cheap one will...
Vice?; Ideas on "missing"; a coolant leak discovery
Historical mailing list
Tue, 7 Oct 1997 09:04:44 -0700
First my apologies if you who count yourselves the "Queen's Subjects" actually do use the "vice" spelling for clamping functions as one listmember...
Re: Help! (fwd)
Historical mailing list - WestyLuvr
Fri, 5 Dec 1997 21:35:41 EST
...Especially in colder weather and as they get older and the engine loses compression. If the engine in fact has lost its prime, it...
Re: I could use a little help
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Wed, 2 Jun 2010 08:49:41 -0700
...high compression engines are going to be hard to start with the jumper packs. And the connections become critical. If the clamps on the...