I had those same zip ties on my 93 corrado. I've never found a
replacement for them. Dealer didn't know what I was talking about when
I tried to get them find them.

On Mar 23, 2008, at 9:16 PM, Joe Federici wrote:

> They are not regular zip ties and the reason you can NOT use regular
> zip ties is there is very little to zip tie the hose to. If you took
> the time to look at the pictures you would see the slot. The
> corresponding posts they hook to are built into the floor pan. I
> don't have a problem making a work around I'm just hopping someone on
> the list might be more skilled then I at using EKTA.
>
> JFF
>
>
> On Mar 23, 2008, at 2:17 PM, Zoltan Kuthy wrote:
>
> Those are zip-ties!  Use one.
> Z
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roger Whittaker" <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 9:57 AM
> Subject: Re: VW zip tie with slots?
>
>
>> and you cant use a regular zip tie because ...???
>>
>> On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 6:58 AM, Joe Federici
>> <joefederici@earthlink.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I'm in the process of replace the main coolant lines and in need of
>>> help identifying a part number for these zip ties. I spend some time
>>> in EKTA trying to find it and hand -0- luck. They are zip ties used
>>> to hold the coolant hose for the front and rear heater where it
>>> makes
>>> the move from the drivers side to passenger side.  They slide onto
>>> small posts that are on the body. I have also seen them used in
>>> engine compartment. If need be I could drill and use clamps but it
>>> would be nice to avoid making the holes.
>>>
>>> My van is a 1897 syncro but I'm almost sure this is not a syncro
>>> only
>>> part.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for any help
>>>
>>> JFF
>>>
>>> Pictures of VW zip tie.
>>> <http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2310/2353876429_65359cafb9_o.jpg>
>>>
>>> <http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/2354706770_9cb91395f3_o.jpg>
>>>
>>
>>
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