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Fuse/Relay box Terminal extraction??
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:20 am
by Quantum-man
Is there a technique for 'R & R'ing the ends of the wires going into terminal blocks A to P? Or from the biguns therein specifically... Part of my gasser to diesel conversion... 
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:53 am
by lyeinyoureye
I'm not sure what you mean. I know that you can trim/use the metal from old wiper blades to undo the connections if ya just wanna switch 'em around, but as for replacing the wire terminals and/or plastic bits I haven't a clue.
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:57 am
by duffer
Most of the wire terminals are held in place
with a small tab. It's a little difficult to
explain, but if you look closely at the end
of the housing you can see it.
You can push down on the tab with a very
thin screwdriver to release the terminal
If you go to
www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk
and check the "terminals for moldings", you'll
see what I mean.
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 12:30 pm
by Kneale Brownson
from
http://www.terminaltools.com/
Or
from
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis56500.html
Some NAPA outlets have the individual tool types from the first link.
So are you turning an avant into a diesel? I'd love to have a diesel four-motion wagon.
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:17 pm
by lyeinyoureye
I've read that sometimes those tools don't work too well, and IME a small screw driver isn't springy enough and can break the plastic tines. Or maybe I'm just a DIY fanatic....
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3171915
Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:39 pm
by Quantum-man
Here's my sol'n. Tried watchmaker's screwdrivers; but not able to do the small terminals.
Baked bean tins proved to be 'Goldilocks'
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/6991 ... oolxw8.jpg
Thanks Kneale for inspiring me...
On another, almost related subject... look at this for German technology/art:
Early printed circuit without the board??
http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/6220 ... rtyyt6.jpg
