Date:         Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:51:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject:      Re: worm type fuel line clamps
Comments: To: Raymond Paquette <raymondpaquette@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <4BA8C11B.7060607@gmail.com>
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Raymond,

The screw type clamps can be tightened as the hose hardens but you are
really covering you another issue - an aging, hardening fuel line.

Use the correct Oetiker clamps, install them correctly and REPLACE THE HOSE
& clamps when the hose starts to get hard and you'll have no problems.

Tom
www.kegkits.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of
Raymond Paquette
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:25 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: worm type fuel line clamps

Okay, I've gotten lots of feedback (thanks).

Most say don't use worm clamps.
Some say only use spring clamps, as they will stay tight as the hose
contracts.
Some say worm type are okay, if they are the kind where the slots don't
go all the way through, so the inside/bearing surface is smooth. Mine
are this type, smooth on the inside.

I lean toward trusting the vendor. Does anyone have actual experience
with this kind of clamp?

Thanks more.

Raymond

Raymond Paquette wrote:
> Hi
>
> RE: replacing all of my fuel lines
>
> All advice that I've seen says to use clamps for fuel-injection hose,
> and not the worm type, as they always loosen and/or get a flat spot.
>
> But, I just got my kit-o-parts and it has worm type clamps.
>
> Anybody think I should or shouldn't use the clamps I got, or that I
> should complain to the (reputable) vendor? Or is this an overkill thing?
>
> Raymond
>