Yes I have done this.  As the matter of fact, this is one of the reasons
I get so pissed at some of the BS here.  Just about everything I speak
of is first hand knowledge, or I keep my keyboard quiet.
   The resistors I have repaired have not failed. One has been in service
for over 2 years.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
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On Sun, 24 Aug 2003, Jack wrote:

>
> On 24 Aug 2003, at 21:40, EMZ wrote:
>
> > These can be fixed. Solder a big wire in place of the broken
> > wire and cover with epoxy.
> >
>
> I'm curious.  Have you tried this?  I mean the resistance wire inside the
> resistor.  I'm surprised that the wire is made of a metal (or metal alloy)
> which can be easily soldered to.
>
> //Jack
> '85GL
>