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• Re: Fridge=Beer
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:58:53 -0800
  ...At the very least, one would have to have a basic understanding of simple DC circuits, and *possibly* know how to crimp on connectors...
• Re: Belt Squeal - Issue Revealed, Problem Solved
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:35:43 -0500
  ...The original clamps on these tees were the crimp type and the correct hose almost does not even need a clamp. Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Brake line flaring tool?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 17 Feb 2005 22:51:24 -0700
  ...Since the line looked pretty > rough, I just cut it off and crimped the end to stop the fluid. > I see in EKTA that...
• Engine cranks but NO JUICE to coil...poor thirsty coil : (
  Historical mailing list - Don Griffin
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 17:56:16 EDT
  ...PO has a little brown wire soldered to it that was crimped to a red wire I haven't traced yet... What would ya...
• Re: [vanagon] any particular brand of connectors?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 19:47:37 -0400
  ...As far as I know there is no such thing as an aluminum crimp connector. The matte-silver ones are tin-plated which is...
• Re: AW: Cloudy headlight glass?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 13:50:41 +1200
  ...Generic nonsealed-beam lights like proper H4s have a good-quality glass (or plastic) lens with a crimped-on plated metal reflector. The bulb...
• Re: LED solder gauge
  Historical mailing list - Vince S
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 20:23:44 -0700
  ...when you use rosin (or any other core filled) solder, you should always "crimp" the ends to prevent the rosin from falling out of...
• Re: Power Loss When Wet Problem SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 14:47:29 -0500
  ...No shrink wrap or tape around crimp splice connectors. Sprayed water on this and the van almost stalled. I replaced the oxygen sensor with...
• Re: Wiring/electrical connections discussiions
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:41:47 -0800
  Bob, are you really subversively bringing up the solder vs. crimp debate? :) alistair On 2013-02-10, at 11:06 AM, Robert Stevens wrote...
• Re: If you've replaced your CV joints--please read
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Feb 1997 22:15:50 +0000
  ...in many 100's of thousand of miles, and the cable tie weighs less (gigggle) than the factory crimp clamp. John vwbus@netbiz.net
• Re: exhaust gasket question 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:46:59 -0700
  ...m talking about the kind that's thin steel bonded or > >> > crimped > >> > to > >> > a composite material. > >> > > >> > Thanks, > >> > > >> > Jim > >> > > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Jake > >> 1984 Vanagon GL > >> 1986 Westy...
• Re: camper water level indicator
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:14:16 -0400
  ...And, even though you personally showed me how to crimp wires, I’m still a poor student! But, I can now strip them and...
• Re: Headlights Still Out
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:50:39 -0400
  ...Gee, that oughta be a pretty big clue...violence done to wires, intermittent follows, look for unplugged connections behind fuse/relay panel, bad crimps...
• Headlight Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 4 Dec 2008 20:01:33 -0500
  ...stranded 10 guage wire at the local Lowe's and misc crimp on connectors at the local auto parts store. I ran the wire...
• Re: Oxygen Sensor / Full Throttle Switch
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Nov 94 13:23:09 EST
  ...The wire (single-wire installation) came with a crimp-on > connector already installed. All I had to do was cut the old wire, > strip...
• Diagnosis of Intermittent Power Loss or Misfire
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 09:50:05 -0700
  ...ARe the connectors in good shape, with a solid crimp on the wires? 4. Are they the union power timer connectors? Power timer terminal...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips Thanks!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 3 Oct 2010 17:23:38 +0000
  ...not at all. > Sure is nice not to fiddle with tiny crimp-clips to held the parking > brake > lever onto the brake shoe ....as...
• Re: Self-tapping screw size for headlight assy?
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 07:04:03 -0700
  ...Or install a "leash", a small crimped steel cable that attaches the grille to the body. Be sure that you attach to the grille...
• Re: Automatic Starter Issues
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:15:33 -0700
  ...After it happened a few times I eventually had it solved by having a shop crimp a new connector on when some other work...
• Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 6 Mar 2011 19:24:32 -0800
  ...If the crimp of that >>connector to the wire is a little corroded, the resistance will >>produce a lot of heat. If anyone else...
• Re: How to deal with short ALT cable
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:11:19 -0700
  ...solder on a piece of |wire, shrink wrap, tape it well, crimp on a new connector. I would |splice the wire together by pushing...
• Re: [Re: Oxygen sensor: is a shielded wire necessary?]
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Thu, 4 Nov 1999 01:15:03 MST
  Well, the O2 sensor wire on my '85 has a common-looking metal crimp splicing the wire about 2-3 inches from the sensor...
• Re: cruise control troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 15:05:18 -0500
  ...line in the engine compartment next to the vacuum pump and crimp off that line. Take your van for a ride and see if...
• Re: Seeking advice for installing poptop seal
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 16 Apr 2014 10:33:10 -0400
  ...I can > > see where you would have to crimp around with pliers after hammering it > on > > and spreading the sides apart. It would be...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 6 Nov 2012 18:27:19 -0800
  ...I personally favor marine-grade butt crimp > connectors with shrink tube/glue to seal against any entry; but regular 3M, > T&B Answorth or...
• Re: Symptoms of a bad starter?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:49:20 -0400
  ...All cables made from 2/0 purchased from welding supply and crimp connected > to closed ring connectors found in the same supply store. > > My...
• Re: 84 Vanagon: Would you fix if it yourself (if you were me?)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 23:06:39 -0400
  ...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: WAS:trip out west-NOW: Heater valve
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:45:06 -0700
  ...to the valve. > Cable works fine, doesn't bind, isn't crimped. Valve appears to turn from > external view when the lever is shifted...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:39:26 -0700
  ...wife) > digital muliti-meter > continuity probe > 12V glow probe > wire stripper/crimper > soldering iron > spare tips > thin razor knife w/spare blades > > in ammo...
• Re: nuthin's easy anymore..
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 15 Mar 2001 08:06:39 -0500
  ...There's a crimp fitting from one type of hose to the one feeding into the motor (or so it appears). I can see...
• Re: Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:39:37 -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: Headlamps, adjusters and connecting wires
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 15:20:39 -0700
  Well I made a quick trip to Harbor Freight Tools and bought a crimping tool and yet more connectors. I wish I could report...
• Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:33:01 -0500
  ...to the ECU being open even though the insulation and the crimp connector was intact. The fuse box is also a potential problem. Dennis...
• Re: Factory Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 20:35:17 -0500
  ...Search for "oetiker pliers" for the tool to crimp them on. ~$25. The Knipex ones are the best. ----- No virus found in this message...
• Re: Riddle me this about Vanagon dash wiring gremlin
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 1 Jan 2016 09:16:24 -0500
  ...Both wires are actually on the same crimp. From heat and corrosion this point is a common failure. Particularly with the 4 headlight vans...
• Re: oxygen sensor input wire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:12:47 -0700
  ...Otherwise, unless there's > obvious physical damage or crimping of the green shell I'd put it > about last place as a possibility. Do...
• 83.5 push rod tubes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Nov 96 17:48 CST
  ...The originals are the thin (steel) tubes with compressed crimping at both ends. The replacements are two-piece with springs. > am hoping this means...
• Re: NO spark 2.1L Digifant
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 17 May 2003 05:49:50 EDT
  ...dipped the wire in liquid solder flux to remove the oxidation, crimped on two new terminal ends. The male terminals on the ignition coil...
• Re: Overheated wire junction on 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:30:10 -0400
  ...The connections are crimped, and the exposed copper is open to the elements. Failure of this wire is common on both ends. Part of...
• Re: 86 cabrio advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 09:52:44 -0600
  ...I took a 8 gauge wire, added a crimp connector to one end of it, so I could bolt it to the end of...
• Re: Radiator is loaded ...
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 15 May 2006 15:49:59 -0700
  ...Now a days, most radiators will wear through or blow off the crimped on side tanks and for most vehicles that only go 100...
• Re: Oil filter & armrest questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:01:08 -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: Battery Woahs Part II
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 11:36:19 -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...
• Kudos for Daryl at AA Transaxle (syncro tranny work)
  Historical mailing list - Tim King
  Fri, 29 Sep 2000 14:08:29 -0700
  ...He gave me a couple of simple things to check (is the vent line crimped, is it coming from the CV joint seal <still...
• Re: Gene Berg Dipstick Sender
  Historical mailing list - Flat Four
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 02:05:15 -0400
  ...It isn't fully assembled, you have to crimp the red wire on both sides. Its more of some kind of thermo switch if...
• Re: Moving forward - with an autotranny.....
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Thu, 22 May 2014 12:33:59 -0400
  ...I'm hoping to make up an extra mounting bracket or two, along with steel-braided oil hoses with crimped banjo ends and banjo...
• Re: Gas tank install driving me nuts!!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mitchum
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:01:55 -0700
  ...they'll stay out of the way and won't get crimped. Bolt the cross-over tube to the Vanagon *before* installing the tank...
• Re: Help! Hesitation on the road!
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:05:37 -0700
  ...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: 87 Syncro no temp gauge
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 23:35:39 -0400
  ...The wire may be broken near that crimp connector, even inside the insulation. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: fuel tank update (p-mail)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:04:02 -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...
• 1987 Oxygen Sensor Wiring 2.1 liter Digifant MV engine
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 22:09:49 +0100
  ...Anyway, this fat green "double" wire has a connector crimped onto the middle "core" wire, which is at present, rather poorly wrapped around my...
• Re: Radiator Fan Resistor Question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:43:26 -0600
  Hey Mark, You're right - had to crimp up a jumper wire, but using a parallel ground turned the fan. So bad earth - looks...
• corrections on capacitor fix air flow box (22MFD vs 10MFD?)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 13:50:41 -0600
  ...wire and the '-' side of the capacitor to the #4 wire.Crimp on new power timer connectors on the #2 and #4 wires and...
• Re: Chronic fuel pump problems
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:26:29 -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: Power mirror and lock maintenance?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:16:27 EDT
  ...on them out of the boot, then repair the wires using crimp butt connectors and new wire if needed. You can put the boot...
• Re: Differences between 82 and 83 turn signals?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 01:16:19 -0400
  ...If yes, then your problem is in the pin 49a double-crimp connection or the skinny blue/red wire between there and pin 14...
• Re: Air Conditioning Question (NOT conversion related)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:04:10 +0000
  ...No one has this end, but they can crimp a compression fitting on your line and then splice this end on for you. So...
• Vanagon airconditioning hoses
  Historical mailing list - John Hung
  Fri, 8 Aug 1997 09:30:41 -0500
  ...I went home and cut off the OEM crimp clamps (they cut off very easily with a hacksaw, but be careful not to damage...
• Re: Quick, cheap and easy headlight relay
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 15:31:45 -0500
  ...This connector should have a large and a small white wire with a black stripe crimped in it. That connector gets plugged in to...
• Re: Odometer Repair-Migrating Shaft
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 12:48:14 -0700
  ...I then took a pair of side-cutters and put a slight crimp in the shaft. The gear no longer walked off the shaft...