in case people are counting on using just a scew driver to tighten hose clamps .. that doesn't really cut it at all. for any hex ( usually 6 or 7 mm if german ) hose clamp .. a qtr inch drive socket and racthet is perfect ....they'lt get much tighter than they will with only a screw driver. scott turbovans ----- Original Message ----- From: "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 3:30 PM Subject: Re: power steering leak '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 waterboxer
> RE: Power Steering Leaks Near the Pump > Before you get to involved try just tightening the claps at the pump. > That's all it took to take care of a leak similar to what you describe in > my > '90. And if the screw on the clamp seems to be at the limit, give it a > little more muscle. Mine required a good stiff turn before it moved. Had > to tighten a little more a few weeks later but has been fine for a couple > of > years now. I hope your's is as easy to fix. |
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