Tom,
The claps you get from Pep-Boys are the wrong type for the rubber fuel
lines - for the very reason you clearly state.  They bite into the hose
which, in turn, may leak.  The Vanagain (www.vanagain.com) kit comes
complete with clamps that, if I remember correctly, are made in Europe, and
have a rounded edge that will not cut the rubber hose.  If you are changing
the fuel lines, invest in the Vanagain kit.  Ken has researched the clamps
and found the ones he supplies to be the best.

Alan Bosch
& Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)

Tom Naylor <Tom.Naylor@DISNEY.COM>@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> on 01/24/2001
01:22:02 PM

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Subject:  Fuel Lines/Hose Clamps

Hi, All,

Glad this discussion came up.  Leads me to wonder...

I've been using Ideal clamps from Pep-Boys, American made, but they sure
bite into the hose.

How tight should the clamps be on the fuel and coolant lines?  Barbarian
tight, where the rubber seems to squish throught the clamp threads a
bit? Or reasonably secure, where it doesn't seem to allow for
seepage.

Thanks in advance,

Tom Naylor

'85 Westy GL