In a message dated 11/2/00 2:13:05 AM, tberk@MINDSPRING.COM writes:

<< The crimp connectors, . . . fill them with some type of dielectric grease
or such, then crimp away.  >>

TBerk,

Righto.  I use an antioxidant grease on any automotive electrical termination
which I have reason to disconnect.  I think the problem with failing
electrical terminations in
Vanagons is not caused by the type of connector, but rather by deteriorated
and missing connector boots.  Just take a look in the engine bay of any 10-20
year old Vanagon.  One would be hard pressed to find any connector boots in
truly good condition.

Rich