You're using the wrong crimping tool.

I can take a picture of the one I use, for those times when crimping is
acceptable, and send it to you if you'd like.

Mike C.

Aaron Pearson wrote:
> i'd like to know how folks crimp various wires behind and above the fuse
> block (installing relays and such).  i can snip just fine, but since the
> crimping feature on most wire tools is on the inside of the hinge
> (nearer the handles), it's nearly impossible to shove the tool in far
> enough to crimp.  plus, you run the risk of snipping something important
> when the cutting end is buried deep inside.
>
> aaron
> '87 syncro gl
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Spence [mailto:dkspence@TELUS.NET]
> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 10:35 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: "Favorite Vanagon Features"
>
> OK Time for a new compilation of "Quirky things that make a Vanagon
> Interesting and unique and that you need to know if you are going to
> live with one"
>
>   Along with the location of the brake/clutch reservoir, washer bottle
> refill, oil tube extension, there must be other "Quirks" or design
> features that are unique to these vehicles and that knowing about would
> elicit amazement and wonder. Westies too!
> How about it listees, what are your "Favorite Vanagon/Westy Features"
>