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They dont have a clue. I cannot duplicate the soldering mistakes that I see
. . .really . .I would have to work hard at it to even come close. And they
make a cruddy connection so easily! It never ceases to amaze me. The
finished joint looks like someone trowelled stiff cement onto adjacent
pipes.

For the soldering challenged, crimping will produce far fewer errors. But, a
ratchetting crimper is a must. In addition, skill and tools for stripping
the wires are important. I've seen crimped connections with over half the
wires nicked and broken. Nicked strands in a soldered connection are usually
soldered over by wicking action.

For the soldering proficient, the very few of us, solder is fine as an
electrical connection. Just use common sense regarding when and how to use
it.


SJ
85 Dodge PU, D-250, 318, auto
85 Audi 4k - - sold but still on the road
88 Audi 5kq
90 Audi 100q


> Message: 6
> From: "Dave Arkle" <darkle at expertfriend.com>
> To: "Audi Quattro List" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: replaced 02 sensor - in defense of soldering
> Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2003 11:45:13 -0400
>
> John sd <snip>
>
> <<Soldering produces a degraded connection, hampers current flow, produces
a
> weak point in the wiring, and often results on unwanted corrosion. >>
>
> None of the above points are valid for anyone who actually knows how to
> solder...but definitely if ya don't, stay away from trying it on jobs like
> the O2 sensor we were discussing.
>
> Dave Arkle
> DoD #11011