wire repairs

Marc Swanson marcswanson at mediaone.net
Wed Oct 3 20:30:02 EDT 2001


> Actually, according to VAG and Porsche, among others, the "correct" way is
> to use noninsulated crimp butt connectors and shrink tubing.  Solder joints
> are MUCH more prone to fatigue related failures and therefore should be
> avoided.  John

I just don't see why a solder connection is more prone to failure.  It is 
like a weld, if done right it WILL NOT break.  It is easy to mess up a solder 
connection by not soaking the solder into the wire.  Just like welds, if done 
incorrectly it will fail.


-Marc-
87 4ktq
88 90q



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