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Date:         Fri, 7 Mar 2003 15:54:20 -0800
Reply-To:     Allan Bagley <allanb@CARLSON-AUDIO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Bagley <allanb@CARLSON-AUDIO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Replacing coolant pipes - Drop gas tank?
Comments: To: Mark Belanger <belanger@FLUID.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <3E691597.202@fluid.com>
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Try better zip ties. Panduit and others make zip ties that are UV resistant
and waaaaay tougher than the generic ties available at Rat Shack, FLAPS,
Home Despot, and other stores. Try an electrical supply house and be
prepared to choke at the prices!




Allan
86 westy


> I might consider using something a little more durable than zip ties.
>.... but they
> seem to get dry and brittle in autos.  You figure you'll want your hoses
> to last at least 10-15 years, right?  Many of the zips on my 12 year-old
> Vanagon can snap by just twisting a bit.
>
> Anyone have any good suggestions for material that's better?  Large gear
> clamps?  Hmm...
>
>
> -MB
> --
> _______________________________________________________________________
> Mark Belanger - belanger@fluid.com
> >
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