On Sun, 22 Feb 2004, Damon Campbell wrote:

> The crux of my question is: how bad to wires in the
> engine compartment get after 20 years?  I did a quicky
> pin/ohm test and was getting around 1ohm between the
> two pin connectors and main ECU connector.  Is this
> acceptable?

That doesn't sound too bad, but examine the wire insulation carefully to
judge its condition.  The copper wire doesn't really degrade much with
age, but the insulation can turn brittle, sometimes to the point
of flaking off.  Take one or two wire ends and bend them around your
finger.  If any cracks open up in the insulation, I wouldn't use that
harness.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon