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• Re: O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 01:04:24 -0500
  ...Make sure the brown wire has a good ring terminal crimped on to it and is bolted down to clean metal on the engine...
• Ignition wire slipping off?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 21:14:58 -0400
  ...I haven't decided if I should just try to crimp the slide connector a bit or just solder it on and put some...
• FIXED Power passenger window intermiitent failure
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 13:27:24 -0800
  ...Had this not worked I would have then crimped the job. I probably should have gone this route as a first choice. Taped the...
• Re: How do you replace the hose from the coolant overflow tank?!!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 30 Oct 1999 20:43:07 EDT
  ...is easy to >disconnect, but at the other end theres a crimped metal piece that >holds the >hose noto the "nipple" of the plastic...
• Re: Billy bones
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 13:39:20 -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: Relay socket spade connectors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:03:08 -0500
  ...I'm not sure what crimp wire size they are > for but I solder them if needed. > > Mark > > Mike Collum wrote: > >> Anyone know of...
• Re: Installing adapter for TDI Starter on Auto trans Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:26:23 -0700
  ...Quality crimp terminal will > function just fine. Why VW used such a thick terminal end on the Vanagon > charge wire is baffling. I usually...
• Fuel clamps, fuel lines
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 21:17:03 -0700
  What's the easiest way to get the metal crimp-type clamps off the rubber fuel lines? Should I cut them off with a...
• Re: vanagons in a rollover accident?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 09:33:35 -0500
  ...had to crawl out the back window as the >doors ere crimped shut. Gas had leaked on to my clothes somehow >also. Speed was...
• Re: Why am I not surprised? (charging wires)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 11:44:08 -0400
  ...and found that where the two wires from the alternator > > are crimped to a single ring connector there was corrosion and the wires > > showed...
• Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:56:53 -0400
  ...deterioration of wire-to-terminal crimp, evidenced by melted insulation at crimp. Same can be caused by poor connection of push-on terminal, but...
• Re: Power steering low pressure hose leak
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:06:34 -0800
  ...steering hose from the reservoir to pump is leaking at the crimp. > > I’ve changed this out on my other van when it leaked...
• Re: High beams not working
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 12:37:59 -0500
  May have just been a bad crimp connection. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of JRodgers...
• Re: Hose clamps
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 30 May 2011 11:13:57 -0700
  ...s the right size, copper plumbing with the end capped or > crimped and soldered, and a wire soldered around the inner end for a...
• Re: Wire connectors for relay blocks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 10 May 2016 01:18:01 -0400
  ...Wire connectors for relay blocks > >I'm looking original type wire spade type connectors that crimp onto >wires and then securely snap into VW...
• Re: http://members.aol.com/jmdavi/Headlights.html
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 18:55:03 -0800
  ...NEVER NEVER use crimps to fasten the wire as they will corrode. Always solder the connections, apply a small amount of lithium greese for...
• Re: Propane Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 20:56:59 -0600
  ...You have to bend the copper lines that connect to it very carefully so you don't crimp them, or cut them off, reflare...
• Re: Is there such a too?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 11:21:21 -0500
  ...If the female spade is corroded then it's likely that there is corrosion where it crimps to the wire, too. That's certainly...
• Gas Tank is In!!(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 11 Feb 2001 14:38:38 -0600
  ...My tank filler tube had no hose clamp on it, it was a press in/crimp job up by the gas cap. The twin...
• Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 17:49:54 EDT
  ...Then crimp and solder a ground wire. Screw all back in an ground to common spot on head. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis...
• Re: Help Wiring O2 Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Eric Fournier
  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 19:11:33 -0700
  ...Of course, you'll have to splice on the connector for the heater wires and crimp on a new spade for the signal wire...
• Re: New fuel line disintegrates
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:03:07 -0800
  ...line came from > a World Pac distribution facility. > > I even used OEM-type crimp (Oettinger) clamps. Gawd what a > frustration.... > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL >
• Re: Cause of weak spark?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 18:21:50 -0700
  ...ca> wrote: >>> >>> Cut back the old wires to coil and re crimp new connectors. Just in case you are getting the situation of bad...
• Power Steering Whine from New Hose
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:53:57 -0800
  ...me (cutting the two end fittings off, brazing on two standard crimp connectors and assembling with a new flexible hose). BTW - they appear to...
• Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 20:31:08 -0500
  ...I'm sure I > wouldn't have my '85 now. > > - Open crimp contacts. > Amazingly reliable, actually. Gas tight connections if crimped properly. > Pull one...
• Re: Why there are so many cars with "rebuilt" engines for sale?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 May 1995 12:42:44 -0400 (EDT)
  ...This law will put a big crimp in my VW lifestyle. So please help! My Westy is a 1.9L wasser boxer, a new...
• Re: gas + electric/f
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 29 Jun 1995 09:48:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...or just plain kerosene), and all the electrics connected (solder those crimps!) its time to fire it up. Remember - keep the clutch pedal depressed...
• Re: O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Dec 1996 18:18:12 -0500
  ...Comes with crimps and shrink tube to make reliable connections. Dennis
• Re: Odometer failed, any advice?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:05:30 -0800
  ...It *might* be that as a last resort, I crimped the shaft just to the side of the gear, but can't recall for...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 4 Sep 2017 10:59:03 -0700
  ...If a bad > connection is thought than the fix is to repair the harnesses with new crimp > terminals for the female contacts. > > Dennis > > -- Neil...
• Re: Cleaning bad grounds
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 10:08:58 -0500
  I would do the pin test in the Bentley for the injection wiring harness and be sure that the crimp connections are good at...
• Re: Cutting through Canada
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sat, 23 May 1998 19:17:45 -0500
  ...Les Crimp \ Internet: (lcrimp@mail.island.net) To: Multiple recipients of list CLAYART \ Internet: (clayart@lsv.uky.edu) Subject: Re: Cutting through Canada ----------------------------Original...
• Re: Ground for o2 sensor and ECU
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:14:30 -0400
  ...Also, carefully check the crimp connection. it can look good but those corroded wires do not make a good connection. Replace it with a...
• Re: 84 Vanagon Fuel Leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 07:04:53 -0400
  ...The ends are sealed with a plug and o'ring which is secured by that metal crimped on collar. The collar has a tendancy...
• Re: A/C Relay
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 26 Sep 1998 10:52:52 -0400
  ...of the relay block and pull the wire out the rear) crimped them down a bit so they would grip the spade more tightly...
• Re: Bigger Problem than Coolent Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 14:25:09 -0700
  ...is coaxial and it looks like the mechanic just stuck a crimp-on connector on it. Is this right? how should it be wired...
• Re: Sensor connector sources?
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 21:28:11 -0800
  ...However, VW only supplies the connectors already crimped on both ends of a 12" wire. These run anywhere from $2. ea to $10 ea...
• Re: Oxygen sensor info.(Read this)
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 2 Feb 1999 13:15:47 -0800
  ...I just purchased a sensor for my Subaru, a Bosch which comes with a crimp connector and some shrink wrap. This is supposed to...
• Re: Reverse lights going crazy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 7 Feb 2015 09:35:27 -0500
  ...A friend suggested I replace the > crimp connectors that connect to the two contacts on the switch. Did > that. No change. What gives? > Anybody...
• Re: Help with coolant system
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:35:26 +0200
  snipped-------- I need suggestions on how to remove the small crimped-on clamps on the small hoses going to and from the coolant rail...
• Re: alternator blues
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Tue, 04 Feb 1997 21:34:35 -0800
  ...If the corrosion looks like it is "infecting" (best word I could find) where the ring terminal is crimped onto the wire, you may...
• Re: A/C hose
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:32:10 -0400
  ...I lucked out and found a small parts place here that could > crimp new hose to your old ends. Had all of them done...
• Re: PS pump switch, engine compartment wiring harness, ECU, starter
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:45:07 -0800
  ...http://www.powerwerx.com/fuses-circuit-protection/crimpable-inline-atc-ato-blade-fuse-holder.html#desc . On Wed, Feb 10, 2016 at 3:52...
• Re: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:19:22 -0700
  ...It's connected on each end with a short piece of hose and those stupid metal crimp bands that loosen as the rubber hose...
• Re: random questions
  Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (hopeless VW nut)
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 20:01:16 -0500
  ...taillight wiring, get a set of alligator clips from Radio Shack. Crimp these onto the ends of the adapter wires and temporarily connect them...
• Re: Fright Night!!!
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Thu, 8 Mar 2001 03:03:54 -0600
  ...Since i have all ofthe original factory crimps(unless the recall was done using factory crimp connectors as well, A call to VW said...
• Re: Tips and Tricks Requested - Starter Change
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:51:06 -0700
  ...There is a crimp type clamp there... that is 'the spot' that leaks and burns up vans. if you just cut that crimp clamp...
• TIICO: Conversion Discussion
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 10:35:12 -0400
  ...I found R134 hose at Parker Hose and Fittings and I had Cary Diesel Injection crimp on my original hose ends to the new...
• Re: Fire Suppression Systems
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 09:03:07 -0800
  ...Even a new hose can fail if it is not crimped properly. And the insidious thing about a fire in the vanagon is that...
• Re: Fuel lines (injector hoses)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:36:20 -0700
  > Perhaps there is a special tool to remove those metal crimps. I think > I remember using some wire snips to gnaw away at them...
• Easy headlight warning buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:35:56 -0700
  ...A buzzer, a length of wire to extend the red wire, a butt crimp connector and a couple of Scotch lock wire taps. Took...
• Re: Electrical question (non-starting)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 22 May 2009 22:11:23 -0400
  ...Use a pin or needle to pierce the insulation to test where the terminals crimp onto the wires... Incidentally -- 97.4-5 tells you...
• Headlight Switch Replacement (Melted Connector)
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Tue, 8 Jun 2004 07:00:14 -0700
  ...The obvious solution is to cut the connector plug off the harness and make the connections with individual slip on connectors, crimp-connected (or...
• Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 3 Dec 2014 13:01:05 -0800
  ...Even the crimp style clamps > have the advantage that they can give with hose expansion if crimped > with the correct tool. Pinchers are not...
• Re: FORD
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:08:04 -0700
  ...Like the old guys we see > around, you know, the ones wearing both a belt and suspenders, I get > a crimp connection and solder...
• Re: Front door speakers - Westy vs. Pass van?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 20 Oct 1996 18:09:53 +0000
  ...Is there a better way to do this other than soldering - I hate to use cheap crimp on splices. Shawn & Janis Wright '88 Westy...
• Re: Ground for O2 Sensor?
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 12:48:17 EDT
  ...Often a mechanic crimps a new connector onto the end of this wire, gets the grounded sheath under the connector and then spends hours...
• New ideas, new products
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 18:52:53 -0700
  ...use it to seal vacuum leaks. The other product is insulated electrical terminals/connectors that are heat shrinkable. Crimp 'em and shrink 'em. Jerry
• Re: fancy front wheel bearing nut with clamp
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 21:09:41 -0700
  ...the only thing that could go wrong is the tech fails to tighten it, which a tech could do with a vanagon crimp nut...
• Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:53:52 -0400
  ...Cleaned up and tightened up all fuel hose clamps, then went in and did a search for good hose clamps and found some crimp...