Mike wrote:
Working on my 86 Cabriolet, and I'm trying to connect the exhaust
manifold
to the exhaust. Most normal cars do this by way of a nut and bolt
arrangement. However this car does by way of large metal  "C" spring
clips,
with holes on the inside (for some purpose that is beyond me). After
trying
for over an hour as to figure out how to get these on

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I made a couple of "wedge" style expanders for the "C" spring clamp.
All they are is a sqaurish flat plate slightly tapered at one end, you just
hammer the narrower end into the "C", spreading it apart. Tool is about 4"
square.
Went to the local VW dealer and asked to trace the outline of the Hazet
version of this tool, this is not really necessary though.
Used 3/16" plate steel and cut it out on the bandsaw.

Gary Lee
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/vanagonrack.htm