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• Re: Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:32:45 -0700
  ...Fuel Line Replacement Kits Galore! >> >> Hi, >> >> The big difference is the type of clamps. >> >> Go-Westy uses: >> Twenty-six (26) special crimp-style ear...
• Re: looking to buy good power steering hose from reservoir to pump, p/n
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:35:45 EST
  ...The extra length of hose would not add much to the cost, it's the ends and the crimping that costs. Thanks for the...
• Re: general parts questions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 15:52:27 PDT
  ...If the clamps look rusty (and are the factory crimp-on type) replace with stainless screw-on clamps. If you can move the clamp...
• Re: 84, rich running, help request...
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 20:05:23 -0400
  ...didn't realize it was a co-ax > wire - I just crimped on a new one. Fixing that improved things somewhat, > with good idle...
• Heater valve plumbing
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 08:57:52 -0400
  ...However I found out that this old hose that had hose clamps crimped on it for years was not going to give to the...
• Re: Burnt Ignition cable end stuck in dist. Cap
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:42:20 -0400
  ...The >old-style terminals are easy to come by and FLAPS-type wire crimpers >can crimp them. Modern silicone-covered ignition wires are >electrically...
• '90 distributor cap
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 18:57:28 +0000
  ...I couldn't get the old cap out of the metal shroud as it is crimped on, but the black plastic cover can come...
• Re: Two Questions:
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 16:20:35 EST
  ...Brown which goes to the left headlight with a two-wire crimp -- the other wire, 1.5mm brown goes to ground terminal ten. If...
• Re: Steel brake lines, or "I'm coming to get you, Frank"
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 18:32:12 -0700
  ...Carefully made, you crimp it you start over. Start the fittings carefully, you don't want to cross thread them. Once everything is right...
• Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:40:36 -0500
  ...Only thing is, crimping >the connection with a wrench seems kind of iffy, and doesn't give a >me the "dimple" I see on...
• Re: Voltage Drop - Less than 3% - 15 feet, 2/0,
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:15:02 -0500
  ...Only thing is, crimping >the connection with a wrench seems kind of iffy, and doesn't give a >me the "dimple" I see on...
• Re: new years resolution - continue to own a non-burnt van
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 21:55:47 -0700
  ...car, > used around the fuel pump for instance, that used a crimped collar that > apparently takes a special plier design to install. Which is...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:23:47 -0400
  ...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: fuel tank update
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:13:41 -0400
  ...of 7mm line. > > Does anyone know of a source for the crimp-type hose clamps that are > the original style? Are they worth using...
• Re: Rough Idle troubleshooting need
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:15:33 -0400
  ...The wire can and crimp can look good with the wire inside the insulation so bad it has high resistance. The chassis reference for...
• Re: Can a battery terminal clamp cause a battery to discharge?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:58:27 -0400
  ...If you purchase a new battery cable with crimped-on terminal, be sure to select the right size for the application; not just cable...
• Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 10:09:51 -0500
  ...bailing wire, metal repair tape (better than duct tape, IMHO), terminal crimpers, spare push-on terminals (male and female), hookup wire, a couple alligator...
• Re: Fuel line sheath / casing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:30:43 -0400
  ...For connections that should last the life of the hose I like the crimp type. For the others I use the smooth bore stainless...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 17:48:40 -0700
  ...Lastly, don't forget about 14,000 clamps! (READ about 25) They are all the crimp type so you need new ones. I replaced...
• Fwd: Re: Re: Fwd: Re: gas odor in engine compartment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:11:18 -0500
  ...fuel pump .. > > a factory type crimp fuel hose ..........that's where they tend to leak. > > If the original crimp type hose clamp is still...
• Re: Radiator Fan Resistor Question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:52:25 -0600
  ...I think the tightening of the crimps helped (the failure did initially happen when 4 wheeling, so vibrations may have been a contributing factor...
• Re: Melted ground wire
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Toomey
  Wed, 30 Sep 2020 16:56:37 +0000
  ...I redid the mating using a hydraulic wire crimping tool to make sure that the connection was top notch and that solved the problem...
• Re: What is a Hard Start Relay Kit? Who sells them?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 07:20:07 -0500
  ...It used a long length of barely > adequate wire with open crimp terminals, not exactly aircraft quality. > The voltage drop can and does go...
• FIRE safety tip for late Bus Westys
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 16:44:21 EDT
  ...After reinstalling a new piece of wire, Icable tied everything down solid then put a crimp in ATC style fuse holder with 20 amp...
• Re: Hose on Fuel Injectors - replaceable?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 12:42:12 -0500
  ...firewall and other fuel lines. > If you carefully grind off the crimp at the injector end. > once removed the hose can be removed from...
• Re: Archives (& Dennis Haynes) solves headlight problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:24:52 -0400
  ...I cut off the >end, and crimped two new ends on (one on each wire instead of two into >one), cleaned the ground spade...
• Re: newbie questions '84 digijet
  Historical mailing list - JM/CO
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 01:22:44 -0400
  ...The connectors are all of the "crimp-on" variety, and are subject to corrosion where the wire enters the connector. Carefully clean and examine...
• Re: B. Bobs day at the dyno and the importance of fuel air ratio update
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 12:11:38 -0500
  ...the connection looked great the terminal it was nice and clean and I could see there the wire was neatly crimped but it was...
• Re: high oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Jun 2017 22:57:36 +0000
  ...Just a little bit of corrosion at the ring terminal or crimp will cause higher pressure readings. This gauge uses reverse logic. Disconnecting the...
• Re: Best Wire Selector -- Voltage Drop Charts Mayhem
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:13:56 -0800
  ...If you ever need to crimp on a new terminal, or splice something in, you may find untinned copper covered with black oxide that...
• Any interest in a group purchase of 86-92 Vanagon Euro Lights???
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:35:49 -0700
  ...moisture out (OE). - VW Original three prong H4 terminal housing and *crimpable* terminals. - Installation instructions. Basically this is everything you need to install European...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:17:09 -0700
  ...personally, I do not like the crimp type clamps. I want everything to be real easy to work on ....and 'work-on-able' .. for...
• Re: Caliper resetting pliers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 18:19:46 -0600
  ...I've got crimpers for RF cables, Presses to set flat cable connectors, Freon Sniffers, about eight oil filter removal tools, spring compressors, large...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:29:34 -0400
  ...Please cut the old plugs off and splice on a new one and mistakenly crimp the inner and outer wire together. Or the end...
• Re: fuel tank update (p-mail)
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 09:34:02 -0700
  ...111 >>>127 537 A >>> >>> >>>>I thought one other reason was that they crimp to the >>>>correct "tightness" not too tight or too loose as...
• Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 4 Sep 2017 15:39:40 -0400
  ...If a bad >>> connection is thought than the fix is to repair the harnesses with new crimp >>> terminals for the female contacts. >>> >>> Dennis >> >> >> -- >> Neil...
• Toronto Vans
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 07:15:54 -0400
  ...TOOLS A simple set of tools, which should include Electrical crimping tool Multi purpose screwdriver with Phillips bits Small crescent wrench Metric wrench set...
• Re: Starter Wires 91 Automatic
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 5 May 2007 21:12:32 -0400
  ...As for the heavy gage wires, to the Alternator and to the Battery, I cut the thick end one, and crimped on a thinner...
• Re: Trouble coming my way? Starter delay
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:54:26 -0600
  ...Connectors slowly corrode and their crimped attachment to the wires becomes weaker. The solenoid gets gummed up and doesn't move as easily. The...
• Radio fun...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:13:09 -0400
  ...So I crimped into a nearby X wire (black/red going to the front air switch) Voila. It worked. Of course in order to...
• Re: Shopping list or kit for Molotov fuel lines?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 3 Dec 2014 13:51:32 -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...
• Putting Accessories on aux battery (86-91)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 19:02:21 -0700
  ...To plug the new wire in I crimp a male 1/4" spade onto the end of the new wire. There are 2 versions...
• Re: 1985 1.9 Hesitation at higher RPM **SOLVED**
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 11:04:21 -0700
  ...SOLVED** > > > I ran two long leads direct from the battery posts. Crimped a spade > connector on the positive wire and connected it to the...
• Re: Always Look Under a Bus!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:45:40 -0500
  ...Cleaned up and tightened up all fuel hose clamps, then went in and did a search for good hose clamps and found some crimp...
• Re: 12 Volt Appliances: Correct Formula to Figure Amps Consumed?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 20:42:21 -0500
  ...And use good crimp on or solder on terminals - no Harbor Freight crap. Also, if you ground to your chassis, remember it's half...
• Re: license plate lights
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 23:45:03 -0500
  ...Go out and get some new connectors and crimp them on. Make sure you strip back a sufficient amount of wire too. Even the...
• Re: that bucking syndrome?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 18:42:04 -0500
  ...Replace the crimp connector and relocate this ground to something with metal on both sides. Oil and dirt covered plastic make for a lousy...
• Re: Does this look like a fuel leak?
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:35:53 -0600
  ...At all. The fuel rails are plastic, so they can crack. Crimp on connectors can be too loose and hose rubber can shrink away...
• Re: Heater core repair
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 17:13:55 -0700
  ...Heater core repair > The ends are crimped on and there is actually a gasket in there. It may > also be leaking where the tubes...
• Re: Instrument Cluster Woes
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 11:14:27 -0800
  ...likely) a > wire no longer making good contact to it's crimped-on terminal. > > These connections should definitely be taken apart and cleaned at...
• Re: Fuel line sheath / casing
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:16:50 -0700
  ...For connections that should > last the life of the hose I like the crimp type. For the others I use the > smooth bore stainless...
• Re: Found my Syncro project.
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:40:47 -0700
  ...Then I cleaned up the braided ground strap and crimped on a new terminal.. I hooked everything back up and then coated them with...
• Fuel hoses and mystery
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 May 1999 08:45:29 -0400
  ...Both systems still had factory crimp fittings. I cut open (lengthwise) one injector hose and the pressurised supply hose from each. The Scotland hoses...
• VC MISSION ACCOMPLISHED...almost
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sun, 5 Mar 2000 23:44:28 -0800
  ...Remove 4 13mm nuts/bolts from front end of driveshaft, they are crimped/hard to remove. Use Loctite later, and keep them together, they...
• Re: Georgie's excellent bus bunk adventure?
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 14 Jun 2000 20:05:46 -0700
  ...No crimping stuff on board, no real service stations in sight. No jumper cables anywhere. No extension cord for my charger. Scraped some insulation...
• Re: Need help with leak at fitting on AC condenser
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 15:43:35 -0500
  ...where it connects to the condenser or from where the hose crimp is. How > much > force should I use when tightening this? Am I...
• Tiico / Vagcom / Mileage - Kinda long
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 31 May 2002 14:07:37 -0700
  ...10�BTDC, CO, Basic setting), and redid the O2 sensor connections (crimped & soldered). Also traced down all the O2 sensor wires from plug to...
• Re: Intermittent hot start problem - check all connections!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 15 Sep 2015 21:14:08 -0400
  ...I had a Rabbit once that had a completely dead ignition system, due to a single bad crimp in a single relatively inaccessible plastic...
• Re: Dash foil
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:46:36 -0500
  ...The weak point is the LED connectors and such that are crimped through the copper, but people don't seem to be having trouble...
• Re: Alternator regulator voltage tolerances #
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 22:07:38 -0400
  ...I'd start by finding out exactly where that 0.6v is being dropped, fix the bad crimp or whatever, then think about whether...