Re: [T3] Fuel line

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

> On 11 Dec 2000, at 0:05, Ginger D.&Peter P. wrote:

> Should I avoid using mini worm drive hose clamps?  I don't think
> I've been overtorquing them... 

There really is no need for a strong clamp like this where the 
pressure is only a couple of psi. You can use them, but you have 
to be careful NOT to overtighten them, and you have to buy small 
clamps that are radiused at the "buckle" to fit the small diameter 
hose.

The clamps I really like here are the nylon ones that have those 
little teeth that click as you snap them in place. They form a nice 
round circular clamp around the hose and work nicely. I was 
concerned how well these would hold up at engine temps, but I 
have some that I have been "testing" for decades so far with no 
problems.

BTW, the secret to removing these nylon clamps is to just slide 
the teeth sideways until they disengage; it's quite easy once you 
get the right idea.
 
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Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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