Re: Electrical Question

["Barry Phelps" <barryp@mars.superlink.net>]

Hey,
	Wire does corrode, since the wires are made from copper (And not oxygen
free), they oxidize and become brittle. If you do find a harness, you're
better off.  I started to rewire a squareback recently and most of the
wires are cracking, the same thing happened on my KG.  Granted, the
connectors are the biggest troubles you'll encounter (They tend to break
apart).  When you start to pull at the wire in place, you'll most likely
snap them if they are original.

barryp@mars.superlink.net

Like my Dad said "The more you stir sh*t, the worst it stinks"

Central New Jersey, USA (AKA - The Armpit of the East Coast)

1938 Ford Barrel nose Pickup (Orginal)
1969 VW Karmann Ghia (Custom - In the works)
1970 VW Type 3 Squareback (SO's car, I'm permitted to work on it)



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> From: Keith Park <parkkj@orion.crd.ge.com>
> To: type-3@umich.edu
> Subject: Re: Electrical Question
> Date: Friday, January 03, 1997 10:39 AM
> 
> HI!
>      Emily;  1st off there is no replacement harness avail and if you
have
> one made up your looking $300 or more. (someone correct me if I'm wrong)
> then you'll discover that there are a few differences with your
particular
> vehicle that need modification...
>      Wires dont wear out! their connectors do.  I'd still say that75% of
> your connectors are good.  What to do?  Buy connectors (good ones) from
> a supply house and replace the bad ones by SOLDERING on new ones.
>      I'd replace all the light connectors,  then look at the fuse box and

> regulator and look for anything corroded or cracked and replace them.
Wire
> chopped by a previous butcher?  solder in a new length and insulate the
> connection with shrink tubing (no tape to unravel with age!)
>      When your done you'll have a better understanding of your car too!
> 
> Questions?
> 
> Keith
> parkkj@crd.ge.com