S3 Spider power junction

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Group:

I recently spent quite some time trying to get the power windows in my '87 
Spider Veloce to operate better (smoother/faster).  Of all the things I 
did, the one that made the biggest difference was cleaning up the 
connections on the main power junction in the engine bay.  This is the 
electrical connector mounted on the left inner fender that ties together 
the alternator output and three other large wires that lead to the starter 
and the fuse box.  The large stud/nut in the center was corroded to the 
point where it was causing a voltage drop of almost 1 full volt.  I cleaned 
the stud and nut with a small rotary brush in a Dremel tool, and also 
installed new ring terminals on all the wires.  While bad grounds are a 
more common problem on our Alfa's, that power junction is especially 
exposed, and looks to be a major weak spot that should be checked on all 
'86> Spider's.

Regards,

Dean
Lutz, FL
'74 & '87 Spider Veloce's
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