Date:         Wed, 6 Dec 2000 17:55:14 EST
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From:         Tom Smith <TSmith5041@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Welders/Welding
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In a message dated 12/6/00 3:13:57 PM, DStewart@CHRM.COM writes:

<< Do any of you do any welding repairs to your VWs at home?  If so, what
type of welding equipment do you use/would you recommend?  We would be using
it to do some repairs on older VWs.  Thanks.

Donna, 1987 Wolfsburg >>

Anyone welding on or having anyone weld (electric welding only) on their Vans
need to be sure & disconnect the negative cable from the battery to protect
the ECM (computer) from power surges.

Tom
83.5 Westie

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