Date:         Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:37:25 -0500
Reply-To:     Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: source for spring clamps for fuel lines
Comments: To: Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
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The spring type clamps leak much worse than the screw type clamps.  The
idea was good: a clamp that would be able to maintain constant tension
on the hose in spite of temperature changes.  However when you look at
the later model vans that had these spring clamps they all have signs of
leakage.  Just go down to the area of the fuel rails and look at the
fuel line in this area.  You will find a gummy substance on the bottom
side of the hose.  This is fuel that has leaked and evaporated and left
behind this residue.  I never find this on vans with the screw type
clamps. Even though you should check your screw type clamps every six
months or so or when the temperature drops, in the main they are less
prone to leak.  Just FYI.  You can do anything you want to do, I just
thought I would let you know what I have experienced with these clamps.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Edward Maglott
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 9:33 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: source for spring clamps for fuel lines


I'm looking for the spring clamps for replacing my fuel lines in the
engine compartment.  Not the screw type.  Anybody have a lead on those?
Edward