Does anyone know of another option for this "clip" .... it needs to be
smooth after closing, so as not to snag on weeds, ice etc. and it needs to
stand up to sand, salt, and all the other road chemistry washing up under
your vans on major highways... in other words.... SS rad clamps will not do,
nor those metal bands used for packaging, because they are not smooth and
would be weighted to much to the fastener, causing a vibration?

-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Bosch <arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Friday, February 19, 1999 9:14 AM
Subject: Re: CV lube helper

>I like your idea, Rob.  However, a word of caution, if I may.  Nylon
>locking tie straps - also called tie wraps - vary in both thickness, width,
>and application.  That is to say, if you use a thin, white or clear tie
>wrap in the "harsh" undercarriage environment of a Vanagon, it could
>deteriorate rapidly, as it is ment for indoor applications.  There is also
>the chance that a thinner tie wrap could cut the rubber boot.  You would
>need to find a black tie wrap, as these are considered more suitable for
>outdoor applications.  Too, Thomas & Betts, Burndy, and Panduit make a
>metal tie wrap that may be more suitable for the application.  If memory
>serves, you can see them in a Newark Electronics catalog (I think the
>catalog's on line) or at a Home Depot type store.
>
>Alan Bosch
>Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
>