new loaner tool for the OC? Beru plug wire crimper

Seems like a good opportunity here for the 928OC to offer another loaner tool.

The most common mechanical fail-point for the spark plug wires is where the wire crimps to the terminal. The plug ends hold up well, but are often replaced as a whole set due a failed crimp. This is always an expensive proposition, often costing over $300.

The crimp tool exceeds the cost of a new wire set, so it makes little sense to buy it, for one job.

Having this crimp to available to OC members would save many owners on service costs.
It is very easy to service and replace a single wire, while saving good plug ends.

Cost of tool is around $375. I'm not sure if that's the lowest price, but here's an example.

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Curious on what ya'll think? Mr. Nichols.. Mr. Shaw.. how might we go about this?

Thanks!

i would be down to pitch in for this. I'm at the point in my project where i need it.

It would get my vote

We would need someone to handle the loan out process. Roger would you be willing to do so? I would propose it to the board for discussion, if you are willing to handle that aspect.

I could if needed. but I'm sure roger can not wait to get his hands on a set...

I lost track of the other thread for ideas to add to the loaner bin.

I think wire crimper is a great idea.


I'll add: gizmotics to connect to auto transmissions to measure line pressure. Rationale: Most 928s are autos. Seems to be a not-infrequent occurrence for someone to perceive shift issues, and to start messing with the modulator as an initial attempt to remedy. This seems unwise to me- should at least get a baseline read to see what the starting pressure is.

I'm confident the factory tool is made of unobtanium...but we have engineer owners/OC members....