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In a message dated 3/3/06 9:47:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jadney@vwtype3.org writes:
<< The tightness is the key, so connections that have been frequently
disconnected are the most troublesome. Bob Hoover has a theory about
the brass losing its temper after some years, but I'm not sure I
believe that. It certainly hasn't happened to most of the connectors
on my VWs. >>
Jim, I've run across the problem several times where one side of the push on
terminal has actually cracked and or broken off. This can be a real annoyance
when reattaching a connection (parking or tail light removeal for painting).
It seems to me that the brass terminals can and do get brittle, and maybe this
causes a loss of tension. just a thought.
Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof and IRS
71 Square, now a 2 seat Roadster, pics can be seen at;
http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2977 and now has a 2.0L t-4 with D-jet FI
engine transplant, just finishing up the details. : )
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