Date:         Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:29:11 -0700
Reply-To:     Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Hall Sender connector socket - replace part/whole?
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
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        The chances of finding a good use Halls sensor that is not
broken or will be broken in the near future is slim . This is one of
those items that is better as a new part . The replacement part is
better designed and is money well spent in my book.



       Stacy

On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 6:12 PM, Michael Sullivan
<sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
> There are volks who can sell you a complete dizzy and just keep that as a
> spare for cheaper than the new Hall part.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
>
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 13, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Peter DiFalco <peter.difalco@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> I noticed that my hall effect sender on the distributor ('89 2.1 WBX) has a
>> cracked connector socket. Since the whole connector is held in place with a
>> zip tie, I'm guessing that it's been in less-than-perfect condition for
>> some
>> time (I've owned it 1 year) but I also found more black plastic pieces of
>> the shattered connector inside the distributor (removed with care) but the
>> whole rickety affair just doesn't feel right to me, so I want to do
>> something about it.
>>
>> Is my best option to replace the Hall Sender ($100 to $175 depending on
>> supplier) or can I simply replace the connector socket? That is, if
>> somebody
>> knows where to get one or has one lying around to sell me.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Peter
>> Chico, CA
>>
>



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