sounds very good.
think I'll start doing that.
thanx.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan Felder" <dieseldoofus@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2011 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: Instrument Cluster Printed Cirucit repair

> Scott - don't know about compatability of different foils, but I
> discovered
> a trick having to do with the T14 connector.  If your copper strips have
> not
> delaminated, use a cleaner (or light abrasive) to remove the oxides from
> the
> copper.  I cut a small sheet of business card stock and put it underneath
> the foil, making that part of the connection "fatter" so the push-on had
> better contact at the copper.  Dielectric grease all over, of course.
>
> On Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 2:51 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
> scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all..
>> perhaps electronically and detail focused people like David B have
>> repaired
>> the printed circuit here and there ..
>> specifically the part that just wears somewhat normally ..is there the
>> main
>> plug plugs on.
>>
>> I have a couple of tachometer printed circuits ( for 84/85 vans ) and a
>> spare tach ..
>> so I could put a tach in any gas 83 to 85 vanagon ....
>>
>> ( I might do that to a really almost perfect condition plain "L" model 84
>> I
>> have ..gorgeoous two tone o...nice blue on the bottom, cream white on the
>> top , for sale btw )
>>
>> so ..
>> is anyone repairing that one spot...where the plug plugs on ?  The strips
>> of
>> copper get ripped or damaged there ........which is why I always lube and
>> treat  that
>> connection.
>>
>> thanks,
>> Scott
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Alan Felder
> Austin TX
> 82 Diesel Westy