[s-cars] [S-P-A-M] [13.0] Re: 1.8t Coil Pack Conversion - Link to first photo

[Dave Forgie]

I guess I could have used heat shrink OVER the butt connectors but I thought that would overkill (I guess you can never keep too much moisture out).  I did use a ratcheting crimper so I think the crimps are fine.  Just not moisture proof as we speak.  I have an idea for that (RTV silicone).   

Dave F.

>>> Kent McLean <kentmclean at mindspring.com> 09/20/05 05:51PM >>>
Dave Forgie wrote:
 > http://forums.audiworld.com/s4s6/msgs/83157.phtml  

It works *and* looks pretty -- bonus.

<quote>
I should say I showed the car to my mechanic, Otto Hotz at
EuroOttoSports and he gave me a thumbs down on the crimped
connections. Geez. I thought crimps were good.
</quote>

If you used a good ratcheting crimp tool, then you shouldn't
have a problem (just count the number of soldered joints on
the factory wiring). I got a decent crimp tool from MCM:
http://www.mcmelectronics.com, Part No. 22-770.

I'd be more concerned with the exposed butt connectors.
If you didn't put heat shrink tubing on them, you might
want to add some electrical tape to help keep moisture out.

--
Kent McLean
'94 100 S Avant, "Moody"
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy" up in smoke


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