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• Re: How to deal with short ALT cable
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:59:53 -0700
  This is for the large wire? Disconnect battery, solder on a piece of wire, shrink wrap, tape it well, crimp on a new connector...
• Re: <syncro> starter differences
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 26 May 1998 20:54:50 -0700
  ...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: Bucking
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 20:49:57 -0400
  ...The PO had routed the main crankcase vent line under one of the water pipes and partially crimped it. The lack of sufficient ventalation...
• Re: No start, no codes ... usual stuff doesn't help.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:11:04 -0500
  ...Now Hans and Fritz and Dieter dont use yellow > crimp connectors so it must be aftermarket, but why the no start. > > 11 years ago...
• Windshield for 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 15:10:55 +0000
  ...I cut the old crimp clamps off and > replaced with stainless worm-gear type, but you could probably go > clamp-free. They really fit...
• Re: Firewall fuel fitting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:34:07 -0700
  ...this eliminates the metal or plastic firewall fitting 3 crimped or clamped junctions. plus.. no grommet needed. I have one very good metal firewall...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:39:53 -0400
  ...Move it and if the wire in the crimp is brown replace a crimp ring terminal. For wire testing do the following: Disconnect the...
• Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:41:09 -0600
  Good timing on this post, Neil. I'm in the process of wiring a 135W solar panel, controller, isolator, fridge, new light, amp, sub...
• Chronic fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:03:41 -0700
  ...then after looking at the wire, cut a new on and crimped on new connectors. Put it back together, turned the key, and thought...
• Re: Gas tank hard plastic line replacements ?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 5 Jun 2016 19:21:22 -0700
  ...hard plastic lines that run from the > evaporation/overflow tanks are crimped to the point of needing > replaced. > > > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general...
• Re: T4 grounding crown
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ellis
  Tue, 12 Apr 2016 14:40:49 +0000
  ...a 1970 Renailt 16 car's tail light grounds ) .. 'eye' type crimped terminal on the wire end. Sheet metal screw into the body. and...
• Installing adapter for TDI Starter on Auto trans Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:29:47 -0700
  ...Guess this means some cutting and crimping will be in order. I dread replacing it with a less sturdy terminal end but cannot see...
• Re: Installing Propane Tank on a non Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 20:52:15 -0400
  ...of extra pipe/line length never hurts and can help avoid crimping and problems that may come as you need to move things around...
• Re: Need a used temp sender plug
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Thu, 17 May 2007 15:31:17 -0700
  ...A good auto parts store should have it on the Cal Term board or yu can even get the plug, and crimp wires from...
• No fuel pressure options?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:22:20 -0500
  ...my spare used pump when installed leaked fuel out of the crimp at the top, so that wasn't an optio. Before I spend...
• Re: Power Steering Whine from New Hose
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:45:56 -0800
  ...A shop in San Jose, CA made the repair for me (cutting the two end fittings off, brazing on two standard crimp connectors and...
• Re: Re-occuring problem
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 21:01:23 -0400
  ...I cleaned the wire ends, crimped and soldered a new connector on each, and now at least the starter motor wants to turn when...
• Re: Billy won't run
  Historical mailing list - Warren.K.Lail-1
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 07:36:21 -0600
  ...I crimped the wires, and taped them independently with 3M electrical tape. VolksCafe says that they use this lesser expensive one at their shop...
• Re: O2 sensor type problem after replacing O2 sensor
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:13:15 -0800
  ...Make sure the brown wire has a good ring terminal crimped on to it and is bolted down to clean metal on the engine...
• Re: 2.1 strange running before and after head gasket repair
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:31:29 -0500
  ...A bad crimp or if it is connected to the base of the oil breather tower (plastic!) can cause all sorts of grief. Dennis...
• Re: LED solder gauge
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:24:15 -0500
  ...LED solder gauge > A note to all: > when you use rosin (or any other core filled) solder, you should always > "crimp" the ends to...
• Re: Strategy for low-mess oil drain.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:32:10 -0500
  ...Suck by mouth (slowly) till >> the >> oil well out of the engine, but not yet close to your mouth, crimp the >> tubing ss it...
• Re: replacing hoses on oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 12 May 2011 20:50:17 -0400
  ...Originally they used a crimp clamp on the pipe and the >spring clamps on the cooler. > >Dennis > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: O2 sensor coax wire testing
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 05:35:58 EST
  ...surrounding wire ? Just terminate it in its casing ? Will not the crimping of the terminal end make contact with the centre wire and the...
• Re: Storing the vanagon for two months
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 6 Jun 2004 22:54:31 -0400
  ...Unfortunately it's putting a horrid crimp in my travel plans, > as I have to be in sweltering, smelly Cairo from mid-June through...
• Re: Electrical connectors
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:16:06 -0800
  ...VW mentions them as > > >> 000979102E > > >> a yellow repair wire with two crimped ends, but of course NLA. No > single > > >> terminals to be seen... > > >> > > >> I...
• Re: AC hoses
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 15:37:37 -0400
  ...One of them said that these hoses need to be hydraulically crimped. I have tried farm machinery shops, etc. with no luck so far...
• Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 7 Mar 2011 16:55:49 -0600
  ...I think the > strong likelihood is that you had a bad crimp connection at the terminal, > but whether or no, the terminal is ruined...
• Re: Infared Thermometer/Radiator temps?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 3 Sep 2001 11:26:46 -0700
  ...I do > have some orage crusty stuff stating to show on the driver's side of the > crimp, so I may need a radiator...
• Power Steering Boots
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 21:08:08 -0500
  ...and it would take some real > doing to > perish the locking crimp so that the tie rod could be wrung off. Once the > means...
• Re: Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:50:11 -0500
  ...Last month I had a > Mahle filter fail at the top crimp. One thing with cold weather, you > need to let the engine idle...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:37:55 -0800
  ...Once the engine turns over it will run continuously. >> >> It's possible that the fuel line clamps weren't crimped tight enough. > Check >> to...
• Re: '90 distributor cap
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 13:19:45 -0500
  ...I couldn't get the old cap >out of the metal shroud as it is crimped on, but the black plastic >cover can come...
• <syncro> starter differences
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Mon, 25 May 1998 14:05:49 -0300
  ...onto the starter is about 1/2" thick, not a cheapo crimp on type eye-lug like the 2WD. The main post on the...
• Need O2 sensor shield help / advise
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 11:31:39 -0800
  ...braid back far enough that it can't short to the crimp > terminal. >> > > Terminating the shielded O2 sensor wire this way replicates the factory...
• Re: Flasher Relay Mystery
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 17 Nov 2005 07:48:10 -0800
  ...Ground 81 is just a hidden point in the dash wiring harness where 6 brown wires are crimped together with one of them leading...
• Re: OIL warning light up
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:04:56 EDT
  ...to cut off the terminal end, strip back the wire and crimp on a new, fully insulated, spade connector. Use Dielectric grease on the...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:39:00 -0700
  ...I also recently had one fail at the top crimp. They are not > the ultimate filter. > > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Electrical "Locking" Terminal Info + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 8 Feb 2013 20:27:55 -0800
  ...On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 8:12 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > Our dealer has "pigtails" with the terminal already crimped...
• Re: Headlight relay upgrade?_wire sizes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 18:36:42 -0500
  ...The crimps and switch contacts and such are another matter. *The actual resistances are low enough that they would probably be commonly expressed in...
• Re: Broken Bolt on Fuel Rail-Help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Oct 2008 16:05:05 -0700
  ...Personally, I recommend removing the crimp type clamps and replacing them with very high quality small screw clamps, so you can check their tightness...
• Re: Need information on rubber injector hoses
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:11:32 -0500
  ...If you want to use the original OEM-type crimp clamps on the hoses, they are available at GermanSupply.com. I like the look...
• Re: Cold weather
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 14:39:48 -0700
  ...Having "fresh" connectors on these wires is also a big help. Crimped is good, soldered is a little better. Replacing/improving your ground points...
• RE: RE[2]: BUM STARTING FUN FOR A WHILE BUT...
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 06 Sep 1995 17:19:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Pull it off, clean it up, crimp it just a LITTLE bit tighter (it's fragile), and push it back on. Will clear up...
• Re: 1982 accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 19:16:39 -0500
  ...They should have reels of cable, a variety of ends, and the crimpers to swedge the ends onto the cable. If at all possible...
• Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 16:22:38 -0700
  ...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: 84 Vanagon: Would you fix if it yourself (if you were me?)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 20:46:13 -0700
  ...Do not attempt to repair those crimp ends. There could also be > another problem but check those basic things first. Also check that the...
• Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:26:22 -0800
  ...a factory type crimp fuel hose ..........that's where they tend to leak. If the original crimp type hose clamp is still there, at...
• Re: tools question;
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 14:17:15 -0800
  ...An assortment of pliers, wire cutters, crimpers, a hammer, and a volt/amp/ohm meter should also go with you. Take all of the...
• Re: No Lo/Hi Beams
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:15:56 -0600
  ...fine, when I cut the terminal off, you could see > corrosion. Crimped a female spade connenctor on each, put them back on - > viola! light...
• Re: aux battery installation info for 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 02 Sep 1996 09:59:22 -0700
  ...proper battery, a ground strap, and a bit of wire and crimp-on connections. If you have this setup, email me and I'll...
• heads leaking?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 22:49:03 -0900
  ...Sure enough the oring was crimped and had to be replaced. Appreciate the help Jeff Hartman Juneau,AK jhartman@ptialaska.net Jeff Hartman
• Re: Removing rear heater (Putting copper in coolant line)
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 09:45:35 -0500
  ...bench seat. (Before, the tubes were >connected straight on and were crimping thus allowing very little coolant to >flow.) > >Does anybody know if this...
• Re: [vanagon] need tech info for tach cluster circuit board
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 04:53:46 -0400
  ...The resistors are trickier, they're crimped onto the foil and you don't want to mess with the crimp. You can clip leads...
• Re: Cause of weak spark?
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:55:45 -1000
  ...ca> wrote: >>>> >>>> Cut back the old wires to coil and re crimp new connectors. Just in case you are getting the situation of bad...
• Re: Battery Woahs Part II
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 11:13:12 -0700
  ...box (blade type fuses), I've read that some people will crimp a male spade terminal on one wire of a wired fuse holder...
• Re: ground straps
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 09:36:25 +0200
  ...If you buy the gold plated connectors, then you can crimp the heck out of them, and then solder to finalize the connection. I...
• Re: Dometic Frig Will not stay cold with DC current
  Historical mailing list - Jon Durham
  Fri, 1 Jun 2012 17:09:35 -0500
  ...Anything more than a few > millivolts (less than five, say) is a reason to clean up the > connection or re-make the crimp connector...
• 060412 smog tests
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 05:25:02 -0700
  ...platinum, single electrode) Distributor cap Rotor O2 sensor (also fixed intermittant crimp in sensor wire) Adjusted timing to V-notch at idle Adjusted AFM...
• Re: westy must-have acessory - fill port rainguard hood!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:11:18 EDT
  ...im thinking of kitchen grade stainless with some spotwelds at > the > > sides to make the "hood" shape...and the edges crimped under so there...