Date:         Sat, 3 Nov 2001 21:28:11 -0800
Reply-To:     Rennie Wible <volksdragon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rennie Wible <volksdragon@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Sensor connector sources?
Comments: To: Ed Carroll <ecarroll@MAINE.RR.COM>
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Ed,

I can get some of the wires.  However, VW only supplies the connectors
already crimped on both ends of a 12" wire.  These run anywhere from $2.
ea to $10 ea, depending on the connector.

VW recommends using heat sealed butt connectors when using these wires.
Also, use yellow electrical tape.  This makes it stand out for the next
person that has to troubleshoot it next time!

Rennie
VolksDragon@earthlink.net
Los Angeles
Peyton Cramer VW



Ed Carroll wrote:
>
> Don't I remember seeing on some familiar vendor's website a good
> variety of the original connectors needed to repair wiring within the
> engine compartment? I thought I saw those somewhere and now can't
> find them.
>
> Reason I ask is that the Temp. II sensor connector (blue, two spade
> spring clip at the thermostat housing) comes with enough wire to
> reach the hot exhaust pipes when doing timing/troubleshooting with
> the engine running. Oy! What a smell! I kind of carved away the burnt
> parts and stuck it back together, but it's unreliable. Options are:
> A) replace, B) duct tape.
>
> Any help appreciated.
>
> On another topic (and yes, I will search the archives as well, now
> that they work), has anyone done the wiring harness upgrade, and how
> many hours would you estimate? Was it worth it?
>
> Ed Carroll
> 87 Weekender
> 69 Karmann Ghia convertible