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Summers420us Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2010 Posts: 759 Location: Amissville, Virginia
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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:34 pm Post subject: Hose Clamps |
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I am rebuilding my 2.1 and replacing all the coolant hoses in the engine compartment. I am looking for a good source for high quality hose clamps, not regular old worm type that cut into the hoses over time.
I also need good calmps for the 4 intake hoses.
Does anyone have a source they would recommend? How about a list of all the sizes I am going to need? Anyone sell a kit? |
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insyncro Banned
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 15086 Location: New York
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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:46 pm Post subject: |
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bjrogers86auto Samba Member
Joined: March 26, 2009 Posts: 1375 Location: Halifax, N.S.
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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:04 pm Post subject: clamps |
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When I did mine a couple of years ago most were available from VW at a very unreasonable price.
I reused quite a few and replaced a bunch with the worm type. I didn't see any kits at the time for clamps...just hoses.
Brian. _________________ 86 Vanagon GL Westfalia 2.1
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James 93SLC Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2009 Posts: 937 Location: NE Ohio
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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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Truechoice Racing carries the ABA stainless clamps. These have the non perforated and rolled edge design that doesn't cut into the hose.
http://www.truechoice.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ABA%2012
Sorry, can't help you on a complete list of all the sizes you need. _________________ -------------------------
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bquigs Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2008 Posts: 116 Location: Kittery, ME
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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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I ordered a bunch from here http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/index.php?cPath=309&osCsid=s0ae37t5cfdvb7mokd88pfk785 when I did my rebuild. They have the really nice all high grade 316 stainless vs. 304 stainless or with regular steel screw like the original ones. They also have the mini ones that are good for the fuel lines. The good ones with the non perforated bands and rolled edges are expensive but worth it for many applications, particularly if you drive in the winter. _________________ -----------------
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Summers420us Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2010 Posts: 759 Location: Amissville, Virginia
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:41 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the ideas... now if I could get a list of all the sizes need for just the coolant hoses within the engine compartment we would be good to go! |
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PDXWesty Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2006 Posts: 6245 Location: Portland OR
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:50 am Post subject: |
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This sounds like a good project for you. Go out to your van and measure all the clamps you need, then make a list to share with everyone else. _________________ 89 Westy 2.1 Auto |
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RCB Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2005 Posts: 4143 Location: San Francisco-Bay Area
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:06 am Post subject: |
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The only issue I had with the vendors that were mentioned is that unless you order enough clamps to justify the shipping, the "cost per clamp" is pretty expensive.
I was putting together an order of about $20.00 and the shipping was going to be $12.00....no thankx.
If you go to Bus Depot, check out the hardware section, they have just about every clamp you might be interested in. Just have them tossed in the same box as the other parts your buying and the "cost per clamp" is much lower. A bit more bang for your buck that way. |
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RGS Paul Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2007 Posts: 663 Location: Los Alamos, NM
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:11 am Post subject: |
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Second Mc-Master, also order boxes of M8 bolts, washers, lock-washers, and M6 same. I hate reusing old hardware and buying it by the box is the easiest way to get it all.
Paul _________________ '87 Syncro 7-Pass. Adventure Touring Vehicle
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Summers420us Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:36 am Post subject: |
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PDXWesty wrote: |
This sounds like a good project for you. Go out to your van and measure all the clamps you need, then make a list to share with everyone else. |
I will be sure to share the list if I have to make one... but I was hoping someone else had already put a list together. |
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thummmper Samba Member
Joined: November 25, 2009 Posts: 2015 Location: Meadow Valley, California Republic
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:38 am Post subject: |
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these are all expensive solutions. for 2 dollars you can get 20 clamps at the jy from volvos, bmws and mercs. THEY HOLD and are narrow enough to double up on [for the paranoid] luxury car companies stake their reputations on these |
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r39o Samba Polizei
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:58 am Post subject: |
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Zebra clamps. You can get these German clamps from Wurth. I got a kit. These are the same as later model VW used with a driver tool to clamp. They are rounded and the clamp drive is raised. These features keep the clamp from digging in. These are the design fit for the VW. Good stuff....
https://shoponline.wurthusa.com/wurthusa/servlet/CyberVendor/category/G4317093/catalog/group.jsp/
FYI: You can buy via distribution or, like I did via ebay. I got a kit of clamps in a nice box so I don't loose them.... _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
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Worms Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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r39o wrote: |
Zebra clamps. You can get these German clamps from Wurth. I got a kit. These are the same as later model VW used with a driver tool to clamp. They are rounded and the clamp drive is raised. These features keep the clamp from digging in. These are the design fit for the VW. Good stuff....
https://shoponline.wurthusa.com/wurthusa/servlet/CyberVendor/category/G4317093/catalog/group.jsp/
FYI: You can buy via distribution or, like I did via ebay. I got a kit of clamps in a nice box so I don't loose them.... |
I second that (I used to sell the stuff though!). The Wurth ones also provide more even pressure around the whole clamp, because of the style of the screw part
Also - DON"T overtighten clamps - especially the narrow ones - a narrow clamp provides more pressure for the area covered (kinda like PSI) for the same tension applied.
An overtightened clamp doesn't make the hose stay on better, it just deforms the hose more, and is likely to cause damage to the pipe underneath. |
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Summers420us Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:02 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the tips guys! |
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insyncro Banned
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:23 am Post subject: |
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x2 on Wurth products! |
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pushkick Samba Member
Joined: August 09, 2007 Posts: 1366
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:40 am Post subject: clamps |
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has anyone used marine grade t bolt ss clamps?
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GMByers Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 9:53 am Post subject: |
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Summers420us wrote: |
PDXWesty wrote: |
This sounds like a good project for you. Go out to your van and measure all the clamps you need, then make a list to share with everyone else. |
I will be sure to share the list if I have to make one... but I was hoping someone else had already put a list together. |
So Summer420us,
You ever put together that list? _________________ And then there were two...downsized to 83 Doka &
74 Thing. |
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Alaric.H Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2009 Posts: 2529 Location: Sandy Springs GA
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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Constant Tension Band Hose Clamps
For Heater & Radiator Hoses
Chrome Vanadium Material
With Black OEM Finish
Conforms To SAE J1508 & GM 6298M
Rated At 30 P.S.I.
Auveco
Part No. Clamping Range Band_Width Unit Pkg.
18127 ...............15.2mm - 18.5mm (5/8" - 23/32") .............................15mm (19/32")..........................10
18128 ...............17.8mm - 20.0mm (23/32" - 25/32") .........................15mm (19/32")..........................10
18129 ...............22.0mm - 26.0mm (7/8" - 1") ....................................15mm (19/32" ...........................10
18130 ...............25.2mm - 28.9mm (1" - 1-1/8").................................15mm (19/32").......................... 5
18131 ...............27.0mm - 31.5mm (1-3/32" - 1-7/32").......................15mm (19/32")............................5
18132 ...............37.2mm - 44.5mm (1-15/32" - 1-3/4").......................15mm (19/32")............................5
18133 ...............41.3mm - 50.0mm (1-21/32" - 1-15/16")...................15mm (19/32")............................5 |
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