Once again, as Ed demonstrates, (which has also been said time and time
again) most
common engine maladies are not the components, but the wires & connectors in

between.    And this is not unique to VWs alone...   But it is testimate to
how little knowledge
flows at dealerships and auto shops across the country....   No one wants to
spend
time hunting down intermittent demons when they can collect much more cash
from
folks just wishful thinking that the most convenient mechanic can fix their
problems
for them.....

Sorry for the lack of verbal graphics.....     ;)

Steven
91 Westy

On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 11:06 AM, ed donnen <spliced.surprise@gmail.com>wrote:

> So I think if I start my engine and then play with the wires at that
> ground one at a time, I should be able to kill my engine.  If not,
> then what does the mechanic hit with his hand that fixes the problem
> without his knowledge.  So into the engine I go, the grounded wires
> are not at fault, by as I clumsily flounder around in my best
> imitation of a junior VW mechanic I hit the coil wire and it breaks
> free at the connection.  Nae Problemo.  Like the old guys we see
> around, you know, the ones wearing both a belt and suspenders,  I get
> a crimp connection and solder the wire in as well.
>
> ed- the Hercule Poirot of FORD
>