I used JB weld on mine 6 months ago and forgot about it!
NO problems since.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Mon, 12 Oct 1998, David Bogle / Architecture wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I noticed that in my '87 syncro wesfalia the hall sender connector
> sticking out of the distributor is loose.  One of it's shoulders is
> broken off and the whole piece jiggles freely about 2mm in all
> directions.  It is still connected to the distributor and to the
> wire/plug; and it is functioning.  But, is is supposed to be like this?
> Should I secure it with some epoxy or something?  If I am not mistaken,
> the engine will not run without this connection, yes?
>
> Thanks,
> --
> David Bogle
>
> '72 Campmobile 2.0L (For Sale)
> '87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia
>