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Date:         Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:50:26 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Cleaning contacts/Oil light buzzer
Comments: To: rubatoguy@comcast.net
In-Reply-To:  <042720071628.24671.463224B8000468620000605F2200735446979A09019B0E0D9A9D@comcast.net>
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You can buy crimp-on spades with clear vinyl protective boots at the parts store.

Lordco, Canadian Tire and Schuck's locally.

On 4/27/07, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > > I use Detoxit to clean connections. > http://www.deoxit.com/ > > For connections subject to corrosive environments, after reconnecting, I > coat them with a thin covering of dielectric grease. > > I suppose that for spade connectors you could try encapsulating them - say > painting them with clear nail polish, or a blob of silicone caulk. If you > block the ability of O2 to get to them, you will slow down the oxidation and > buildup of crud. > > > Todd > '88 Westy >

-- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com


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