I should have mentioned that these wiring upgrades are meant for
waterboxer vans. Aircooled and early diesels used a multi-pin connector
at the alternator and these don't fit those.

Mark

vw_van_fan_Mark wrote:
> VW changed the alternator harness a few times over the years. The
> earlier harness is longer with more connections and is more prone to
> damage and failure as well as less charging at the battery.
>
> This is another item Jay Brown makes and I have purchased a few from
> him. I used to make my own but his are better than I can do. Other
> sources sell a similar replacement and VanCafe sells an upgrade that is
> a single heavier charging wire that is added to supplement your existing
> harness.
>
> Since so many times the stock small blue wire is also a problem I prefer
> the complete replacement such as Jay offers but the single added wire is
> still a very viable improvement.
>
> https://sites.google.com/site/vanagonheadlightrelays/alternator-harness
>
> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_780_683/alternator-cable-upgrade.html
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> Jim Felder wrote:
>>   More discussion on this?
>>
>> Jim
>>>
>>> Being an 83 the harness from the alternator is the first thing that
>>> needs to  be upgraded
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>