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Date:         Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:06:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: fuel tank update
Comments: To: Evan Mac Donald <vanagon_dad@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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ah.........say what ? spring type hose clamps are not used anywhere in the fuel system. it's either crimp style from the factory........or , they're usually replaced with screw type hose clamps.

the common screw type clamp is the # 4 size from a FLAPS. Those are 'ok' but not the best I've found at all.

I get these extra nice german made ones..........their edges are rounded slightly so they don't cut into the hose. they come in pretty small sizes too. scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Evan Mac Donald" <vanagon_dad@SBCGLOBAL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 8:37 PM Subject: Re: fuel tank update

> Spring clamp type! just like anywhere else in the fuel ring! > > Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU> wrote: Tonight, I removed the fuel > tank from my van. There is a fair amount > of bubbly and flaking paint on the exterior, but I think the tank is > sound and that with some wire brushing, sanding, rust converter and > paint it will be fine. > > The interior of the tank looks pristine. No visible rust, dirt, gunk, > or other unpleasant surprises. Since it looks good I don't think I'm > going to use any cleaner or other treatment, might do more harm than > good. > > To replace all the little vent tube lines, that is 5mm line correct? > > Coupling the return line to the tank looks like a section of 7mm line. > > Does anyone know of a source for the crimp-type hose clamps that are > the original style? Are they worth using or should I just use the > screw/clamp type? > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL


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