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• Thanks Tail lights work correctly and now on to
  Historical mailing list - Edward Barger
  Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:45:12 -0700
  Thanks again to all ……Dennis was spot on I spliced in new wires for the 5 damaged ones covered the crimp spices with shrink...
• Re: Helpful item to keep in van
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:22:55 -0400
  ...It turns out that a fuel line had worked > itself loose from the crimp-on hose clamp and the van spewed all of the...
• Re: fuel lines replacing
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 23:00:13 -0500
  ...to cut the metal clamps (a collar actually, it isn't crimped on) off. You can use a sharp tool, such as a razor...
• Re: [WetWesties] Great gathering (Re: Brakes)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 19:32:14 -0500
  ...I chased down vaccum leaks (due to a different problem), replacing all small hoses, replacing the factory crimp on clamps with hose clamps on...
• Re: A question about grounds...
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:54:30 -0500
  ...Re: [VANAGON] A question about grounds... > On Thu, 7 Nov 2002, JM/CO wrote: > > > Do not use crimp terminals. Use SOLDER type. > > Two precautions...
• Re: Coolant leak. Rear heater control valve?
  Historical mailing list - Justin B. Jensen
  Wed, 13 Sep 2000 20:49:29 -0600
  ...The cost would be roughly $120 for the parts plus whatever the radiator place will charge to crimp the pieces together plus do a...
• Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 09:30:02 PST
  ...The wire (single-wire installation) came with a crimp-on connector already installed. All I had to do was cut the old wire, strip...
• Re: Hot A/C Wire
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:23:23 +0200
  ...I wonder if all the years caused corrosion and crimping on a new eyelet would solve the problem... Regards Raimund Am 22.08.2010...
• Re: How do you replace the bulb - WAS - RE: High beam blue light?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:37:49 -0400
  ...Ric, it's been a while, but I believe the LEDs and the blue bulb simply have their leads inserted into tiny sockets crimped...
• Re: OXY SENSOR $$$$$$$$
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Thu, 12 May 1994 22:08:24 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Having one of those crimping tools and a few connectors came in handy, but the remove from the exhaust was easy. I hope I...
• Re: O2 sensor prices?
  Historical mailing list
  08 Jul 97 09:49:21 PDT
  ...Cut the wire from the existing O2 sensor, strip, place shrink wrap onto wire, install into connector on new, crimp, place shrinkwrap, shrink using...
• Re: fuel injector hoses
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 15:40:57 -0400
  ...The short hoses appear to be crimped onto the fuel injecors. There is no adjustable clamp like is found on every other junction in...
• Re: Strange Idle
  Historical mailing list - Daniel L. Katz
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 04:53:38 -0500
  ...and also the crimps on ground wires should be inspected. i had an 8 ohm resistance between the wire and lug on the engine...
• Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:43:15 -0700
  ...I was just thinking maybe theres a better type connector I could crimp and/or solder on that would replace the cheaper ones, and...
• Re: Power Steering Leak WHERE??
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 06:26:02 EST
  ...They will be able to replace the hose on the old fittings with the proper crimp connectors. Since the Vanagon power steering system is...
• Re: Old fuel rails Ok or Disaster waiting to happen?
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 07:50:11 -0800
  ...If the end crimp is not rusting you are >>> probably OK. There is an o-ring in there which I have never seen fail...
• Re: Opinions please Ernst vs Walker muffler on a 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:21:57 -0400
  ...It's a crimped design, and you can feel exhaust coming out of all seams (and condensation dripping out after a cold start). It...
• Re: Wire connectors for relay blocks
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Mon, 9 May 2016 13:15:20 -0700
  ...wrote: > > I'm looking original type wire spade type connectors that crimp onto > wires and then securely snap into VW relay blocks. I'm...
• Re: for those of you running the 15" South African Alloys...
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:19:23 -0500
  ...for those of you running the 15" South African Alloys... > > dont put wheel weights on the inside lip (typical crimp on rim style) of...
• Re: What do you call this piece???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 11:36:51 -0700
  ...it is common for the fuel line on the far side ( starter side ) of that fitting to leak where there is a crimp type...
• Re: Rear A/C fuse overheat!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 21:15:47 -0700
  ...Rear A/C fuse overheat! > It has been found (on the list) that the crimp connection is >the problem here. Cut off the lug...
• Re: Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie
  Historical mailing list - Trina Lindal
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 15:46:51 -0700
  ...Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie I guess I could just loop it back on itself and crimp it together, but that...
• Re: Temp II sensor followup
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 06:20:35 -0800
  i am needing to splice the wire leading to the temp II sensor as well, was wondering if you could use a crimp instead...
• Re: Fuel Line and Clamp Prices
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 23:55:34 -0500
  ...style clamp Jim sells has a full circumferential band that prevents crimping the hose, I don't like the fact that the screw rusts...
• Re: Copious Fuel Leak at Both Manifolds
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:33:01 -0500
  ...Ah, crimp clamps. Very inexpensive and can be very effective if you have the application tool. VW used them on a number of small...
• Re: 1991 Carat - the drama continues
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Thu, 21 Jul 2016 17:37:57 -0700
  ...Simply wiping the contacts or moving the wires where crimped in those connector terminals did the fix. >
• Re: Gas tank hard plastic line replacements ?
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?b?RnVydGhlcg==?=
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 02:25:36 -0400
  ...hard plastic lines that run from the evaporation/overflow tanks are crimped to the point of needing replaced. Anyone know where I can get...
• Re: <syncro> starter differences
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 26 May 1998 19:29:16 -0400
  ...onto the starter is about 1/2" thick, not a > cheapo crimp on type eye-lug like the 2WD. The main post on the...
• Re: O2 sensor - wire repair?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 17:24:33 -0500
  ...You have to strip back the shield far enough that it won't short out the center conductor, then crimp a terminal to the...
• Re: Billy bones
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 22:19:50 -0600
  ...I used crimp connectors and used electrical tape to insulate each wire. Is it possible that this is my problem? Thanks for the suggestion...
• Re: Van stalled out today.
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sat, 21 May 2005 12:30:05 -0700
  ...Put another crimp on style connector and haven't had the problem since. On May 20, 2005, at 9:08 PM, Jean-Woo Kim...
• Re: nuts in steering linkage and rack
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:54:07 -0500
  ...As a fastener is used, the locking tension feature (whether low-temp nylok, or high-temp crimped all-steel) will become less than the...
• Re: OE Spark Plug Wire Sets
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 15:23:44 -0700
  ...mostly due to bad crimps, after I had > the wire pull out of the connectors on a couple of sets I started > inspecting crimps...
• Fuel Injection Parts and Alternator for Sale...
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 13:41:34 -0400
  ...The old hose crimp was Dremel'd off and new hose installed. Four injectors total .......$80.00 3. Bosch ECU, #022 906 021H, used...
• Blue Midget Lives!
  Historical mailing list - David Johnson
  Sat, 22 Jul 2006 09:37:59 -0600
  ...Was able to work the loose connector pin forward and gently crimp it in to place with a hemostat. It's a tad Mickey...
• Throttle cable repair-any ideas before replacement?
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 20:17:51 EST
  ...with a roll pin type piece with some liquid weld and crimping. Maybe this is only prolonging another failure. I should probably be happy...
• more fuel leaks
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 09:12:02 -0400
  ...It's an original rusty crimp clamp, so I can't tighten it. The question: The braided fuel piece that makes the bend an...
• Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 09:42:33 -0700
  ...If you carefully grind off the crimp at the injector end. once removed the hose can be removed from the barb on the end...
• Re: Hints on installing Sirius
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 28 Apr 2006 19:40:55 -0400
  ...canvas - BTDT - had to buy a new antenna when mine got crimped with > the > poptop down. But maybe you have a better plan than...
• Re: blinking coolant light solution
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:44:45 -0500
  ...I took two very small gauge spade connectors and cut off the cylindrical portion which is intended to be crimped around the wire. I...
• '84 sliding door cable question
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:41:23 -0700
  ...do I simply loosen a screw, slide the cable in and retighten, or; is there supposed to be an eyelet crimped onto the rear...
• Re: SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 14:43:10 -0500
  ...Probably the > best advice I received from my mentor was that mechanical connections = > crimping, twisting, hooking AND electrical connections = lots of > mechanical contact and...
• Re: pop-up seal installation
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 00:19:53 -0400
  >Is the installation difficult? Merely crimping? Interested in BusD epot >part- as easy as it soundz on past posts? >Any information re: installation would...
• Re: A/C hose availability?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 22:12:49 EDT
  ...I found a small automotive parts store (called Automotive Parts Store) that crimped new rubber on my old ends. Did all the hoses for...
• Re: Why Do Late model Vanagon Engines Catch on Fire?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 13:37:51 EST
  ...Usually, a properly sized, full circle hose clamp can replace the original crimped clamp to stop a leaky connection. If you find a leak...
• 88 GL: Changing coolant distributor- Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 11:21:40 -0800
  Randy wrote: >> You can get hose clamping pliers from Snap-On that will crimp the hoses flat without damage - they have a cam thingy...
• Re: Electric lock operator - replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:04:18 -0500
  ...AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > >> How about using this crimp connector? (appropriate size of course). >> >> On Thu, Jul 21, 2022 at 10...
• Re: SPECIAL TOOLS
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 5 Jun 2021 18:53:40 -0600
  Hey John Are You referring to the Spring Clamps or the Crimp Clamps ~ ORR ~ DeanB > On 5 Jun , 2021, at 5:01 PM, Jimmy...
• Cooling question...
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 16:23:55 EST
  ...It looks to me as though they are crimped into the injector, and screwed onto the rail...does this mean that the whole injector...
• Re: led replacement for overhead westy light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 03:51:56 -0400
  ...The wires probably drop that much but they're spread out and can dissipate the heat -- but a high-resistance crimp or dirty contact...
• Re: Radiator Fan Resistor Question
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:16:38 -0700
  ...Radiator Fan Resistor Question > > > > Hey Mark, > > You're right - had to crimp up a jumper wire, but using a > parallel ground > turned the fan...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:14:43 -0500
  ...The factory crimp-on clamp was loose on the hose which had shrunk with age. I got lucky. No fire. Check your hoses and...
• Re: Old fuel rails Ok or Disaster waiting to happen?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 7 Jan 2016 20:32:53 -0500
  ...If the end crimp is not rusting you are > > probably OK. There is an o-ring in there which I have never seen > > fail...
• Re: Automatic transmission cooler-advice wanted
  Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:23:20 -0800
  ...Each is a metal "Cap" about 5/8" in Diameter, crimped onto a nipple cast into the Case. Cleaning can be easily accomplished by...
• Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sun, 27 Jun 2004 20:27:35 -0800
  ...I'm sure I wouldn't have my '85 now. - Open crimp contacts. Amazingly reliable, actually. Gas tight connections if crimped properly. Pull one...
• 2.1 engine pull: which coolant hoses?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Barrett
  Sun, 29 Jun 2003 13:35:02 -0400
  ...re not worm-drive hose clamps, they look like they're crimped together. Is there a special tool for these? Many thanks, d. 1990...
• Re: Skylight flex arm
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 17:19:46 -0700
  ...I have unsuccessfully tried to 'superglue' a couple of shirt buttons to the metal rivet holding the rollers in place, and tried crimping a...
• Re: Inexpensive O2 Sensors - archives
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 10:20:56 -0500
  ...Keep the >solder junction or crimp junction as far away from the heat source as >possible. The heat source for this dissertation is the...
• Re: Foil Replacement - GW Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 6 Jan 2024 16:43:10 -0600
  ...That is a lot of crimp connections, working over, around or through the steering wheel and down in the hole in the dash. Then...
• Re: Hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 30 May 2011 13:27:31 -0400
  ...If it's the right size, copper plumbing with the end capped or crimped and soldered, and a wire soldered around the inner end...