Once again, as Ed demonstrates, (which has also been said time and time again) most common engine maladies are not the components, but the wires & connectors in between. And this is not unique to VWs alone... But it is testimate to how little knowledge flows at dealerships and auto shops across the country.... No one wants to spend time hunting down intermittent demons when they can collect much more cash from folks just wishful thinking that the most convenient mechanic can fix their problems for them..... Sorry for the lack of verbal graphics..... ;) Steven 91 Westy On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 11:06 AM, ed donnen <spliced.surprise@gmail.com>wrote: > So I think if I start my engine and then play with the wires at that > ground one at a time, I should be able to kill my engine. If not, > then what does the mechanic hit with his hand that fixes the problem > without his knowledge. So into the engine I go, the grounded wires > are not at fault, by as I clumsily flounder around in my best > imitation of a junior VW mechanic I hit the coil wire and it breaks > free at the connection. Nae Problemo. Like the old guys we see > around, you know, the ones wearing both a belt and suspenders, I get > a crimp connection and solder the wire in as well. > > ed- the Hercule Poirot of FORD > |
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