Daxed 7 Posted November 12, 2018 Just a quickie.... I'm going to be swapping some 30 year old connectors out for Superseals. I have crimp tools for both insulated & non-insulated blade type terminals. Can a decent crimp be made with these tools an Superseals or do I need to fork out for yet another crimping tool? Cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,524 Posted November 12, 2018 To be honest I hate the superseal connectors. They are fiddly as hell to crimp no matter what tool I’ve tried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daxed 7 Posted November 12, 2018 Any recommendations then Tom for brown plug replacements? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,524 Posted November 12, 2018 Inside the car, they are ok (the brown plugs). Under the bonnet just get rid of the multiplug and wire through instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy 105 1 Cars Posted November 12, 2018 Unlike Tom, I am a bit of a Superseal fan. However, you will need the bespoke crimping tool. I have tried other tools in an attempt to avoid shelling out for said tool. All ended in at best, a mess and at worst, failure. If you plan to replace lots of the old connectors with Superseal ones, go for it and get the crimping tool. If you are just planning to do one or two, take Toms advice . Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,621 Posted November 12, 2018 http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/269/ratchet-crimping-tool/d34eab885b5764b9264ddf355b1ebdff these will do the job, they'll also do the pins for the JPT AMP/Tyco plugs used on the engine sensors, injectors etc, and also all the pins used in the brown plugs. Like Tom said however, the pair in the engine bay that can cause issue dont really need to be there, infact late and early cars did not have them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bakes100 20 1 Cars Posted November 12, 2018 Are you sure they are the correct ones Welshpug? I thought it was the grey ones you need for superseal terminals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,621 Posted November 12, 2018 there's a number of different colour handles available, colour really makes no odds as long as they have the appropriate dies! I have some green Laser branded ones and work have some orange ones! there are tools out there that look identical bar the jaws for various types of connectors, insulated for example, or cat5/6 phone/internet cable etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 120 1 Cars Posted November 12, 2018 I always struggle as can never remember which way up to insert them into the holders.. An easy tip to remember that would be much appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,524 Posted November 13, 2018 VWP do list a specific tool for the superseal terminals. £38. http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/271/ratchet-crimping-tool-for-weatherproof-connector-terminals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thijs_Rallye 86 4 Cars Posted November 13, 2018 I personally use this one: https://www.rdae.nl/0-703-51-krimptang-superseal.html Works a treat for all contacts that have a seal. As for the brown plug replacement I've opted for the FEP connectors, much better construction than a superseal IMHO. https://www.rdae.nl/fep28-8p-female.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duroc 2 1 Cars Posted November 18, 2018 On 11/12/2018 at 7:35 PM, welshpug said: http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/product.php/269/ratchet-crimping-tool/d34eab885b5764b9264ddf355b1ebdff these will do the job, they'll also do the pins for the JPT AMP/Tyco plugs used on the engine sensors, injectors etc, and also all the pins used in the brown plugs. Like Tom said however, the pair in the engine bay that can cause issue dont really need to be there, infact late and early cars did not have them! I use these specific ones for superseals, amongst others, and they're fine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
