In a message dated 28/12/2006 7:33:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Does  anybody have experience using any type of high temperature anti =
seize on  the threads?

Another question,  does anybody know of a good device  for removing hose =
clamps that can work in tight, remote spaces on  vanagon?  I saw one =
recently that had a cable mechanism to squish  the clamp.

Use only stainless steel bolts with ordinary  antis-seize on the threads.
The tool your speaking of is an essential for  all Vanagon mechanics.  Available
from Sears, NAPA, Princess Auto, Harbour  Freight and probably more.  Mine
came from Sears.

    As a side note on those pesky spring hose  clamps.  I know a lot of
mechanics who just throw them out due to the  problem of moving them.  They don't
have the proper tool !  It is my  opinion that those spring clamps is one of
the better ideas the Germans  had.  Only one small problem I've found with them
is that is some instance  they cannot be opened enough to allow the clamp to
be removed from the hose over  the bulge in the related pipe nipple.  In these
cases I have cut the tab  that limits its opening to make the clamp easier to
install and  remove.  They do keep constant pressure on the hose connection
under  all temperature changes, unlike a screw clamp that does not and besides
chews  it's way into the hose as an added benefit !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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