In a message dated 2/4/04 12:18:31 PM, conradk@MAC.COM writes:

<< My longstanding complaint with VW is that the wires that are most
necessary have never been a large enough gauge. Why use 22 gauge wire
going to the Hall Sensor if that is such a critical part?  >>

The problem is not the gauge of the conductor as much as it is the number of
stands in the wire and the composition of the insulation.  I've replaced more
than a few queefed out Vanagon conductors with Teflon insulated wire.  Also,
I've seen the vinyl wire harness sheathing become so brittle it breaks forming
an edge sharp enough to eventually do damage to the conductors it contains.
All this just adds some fun to the hunt whenever a Vanagon dies.  Still,
Vanagons do all right considering the many miles of service most of them have seen.

George