John, yes, those rolled edge clamps look good. I used a different kind, a slot screw head version of the stock clamps. I found them locally at a VW mechanic (Dave's Automotive, near Sidney BC, great guy), but also found that local Lordco FLAPS carries similar clamp. I like the Oetker? type pinch on clamps too. But I don't have the crimper, although blunt end cutters could be used I didn't want to risk it on fuel lines. cheers alistair On 3-Jun-10, at 7:22 PM, John Rodgers wrote: Alistair - I second everything you have said. Replacing those fuel lines cannot be emphasized enough - including the short injector hoses from the rail to the injectors. One thing, however. It should be noted that at least some of the list vendors are supplying with their FI hose kits a very special gear type clamp that looks a bit like the common garden hose variety but are very definitely not. These special clamps are very much OK to use. They don't back off, they don't cut into the hose, and they give even pressure on the hoses all the way around. I think this change has come about due to bad experiences over time with hose clamps and this was the very best solution to an aggravating problem. Check with Ron Salmon at Bust Depot, Ken Wilford at Vanagain.com or Peter at Van-Cafe. I think they all use this new type clamp now, and they can give you the whole skinny on it. John John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker 88'GL VW Bus Driver Chelsea, AL Http://www.moldhaus.com |
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