Date:         Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:47:46 -0600
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Coolant hoses fun
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        I had gone through that section & had not found any Clamps listed

separate from hoses,,, But when getting there via Your link I actually see

that there are some,,, Those are excellent clamps that probably should be

used on any connection that involves fluid transfer where heating & cooling

are not an issue > They can be used for that but spring clamps are better ~

        Breeze Liner Clamps are the good 1s I use when Spring Clamps aren’t

neede or available > https://www.breezehoseclamps.com/breeze/liner/

Can also be found >> LINK <https://www.amazon.com/s?k=breeze+liner+clamps&i=industrial&crid=3AP0K3I6RIHPM&sprefix=breeze+liner+clamps,industrial,124&ref=nb_sb_noss_2>   




> On 30 Jun , 2024, at 11:48 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> https://vancafe.com/search.php?search_query=hoses
> 
> All of their silicone hose offerings come with their recommended clamps. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of OlRivrRat
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2024 11:36 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Coolant hoses fun
> 
>        Send Me a Link,,, I am not able to find any special clamps for
> 
> Silicone Hose on they’re site ~
> 
> 
> 
>> On 29 Jun , 2024, at 11:23 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>> 
>> VC sells special hose worm clamps.
>> 
>> Any idea what makes the VC clamps they suggest for the Silicone hoses a good choice?
>> 
>> Eric Caron 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jun 29, 2024, at 1:10 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>             Typo fix >
>>> 
>>>     Good Quality Spring Clamps are all the better choice for hose to fitting
>>> 
>>> connections when there is Heating & Cooling happening repeatedly on a regular basis ~
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 28 Jun , 2024, at 3:52 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> So, I’ve been chasing down coolant seeping on my 85 for a long time.  I’m not a fan of the hot coolant smell. 
>>>> 
>>>>   Most recent find is that I have many VC silicone hoses but have the spring clamps.  Apparently they don’t play well together.  So need to add several of the VC special clamps and will hopefully finally get this smell under control.
>>>> 
>>>> Fingers crossed.
>>>> 
>>>> Eric Caron  
>>> 
>>