Date:         Fri, 29 Jan 1999 18:55:03 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: http://members.aol.com/jmdavi/Headlights.html
Comments: To: John-Reed Maffeo <rlpa80@EMAIL.SPS.MOT.COM>
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Another potential problem is the 9004 connectors are very small and cannot
transfer much current - thus you will not find any brand name bulbs that
are 100W!  The best bet it to bite the bullet and cut the 9004 connector
off and install a H4 connector.  NEVER NEVER use crimps to fasten the wire
as they will corrode.  Always solder the connections, apply a small amount
of lithium greese for water-proofing and seal it with heak shrink tubing.
Takes a little while to do but it will be a perfect connection 20 years
from now.

At 19:18 29/01/1999 -0700, John-Reed Maffeo wrote:
>I was looking at the picture that was shown by
>5) Install the new pigtails:
>
>It looks like there is a potential problem here because the
>connector is open to moisture.
>
>An old rubber bicycle tube could be adapted if needed to add a
>little protection.
>
>Yes/No?
>
>John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro - Glacie
>
>

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