In light of there not being a complete ground, hadn't it be best to check
the main ground strap from the engine/transmission?   Assuming this
has not already been done?

Steven
91 Westy

On Mon, Aug 13, 2018 at 11:21 AM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> hi David and Dean...
>
> the lost of ground at the thermostat housing is still a mystery to me. My
> other 2 syncros doesn't have that problem and it doesn't mean they won't..
> a lesson learn as for any electrical problem on our old vans.. *first
> chasing the ground before doing anything*. This is my first electrical
> problem to solve besides changing light bulbs, ignition switch and
> headlight switch as preventive service..
>
> David, I would think there's no ground between the thermostat housing and
> the engine... if it's so then I will add a flat braided copper ground to
> the housing...
>
> thanks again
>
> dan
>