new loaner tool for the OC? Beru plug wire crimper

This sounds like a good idea to me. The more loaner tools like this we have available, the better.

Ok, after looking at the various options for plug wire crimpers, the prices range from $9.99 to $375.00. The Beru crimp tool has a proprietary design shape and that's what makes it expensive. he cheaper type of crimp tool will not provide the same clamp force as the Beru tool. Go to WWW.Beruparts.com and you can supplythe whole kit from them as they sell the tool,wire and the various ends you need for the job of making replacement wires or to just relace a bad end.
Ed

I would think we would want the "right" tool, and also one that is made with better quality, so the Beru tool would be the choice, correct?

Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net;10477 wrote: I would think we would want the "right" tool, and also one that is made with better quality, so the Beru tool would be the choice, correct?

Yes absolutely! The cheaper tools are more generic and not specific for this application. I believe it is always better to pay more for the right tool,then pay twice for the bargain that could do the job.
Ed

928mac;10442 wrote: I wonder what Andrew thinks

In general I'm supportive of specialty tools for the membership. My concern is with the supply of the bits and pieces to make this useful to the broader membership. Is there is a 928 friendly vendor willing to supply the parts (ends, wires, etc.)? If so, then I would 100% support it. If getting the bits and pieces becomes problematic (dunno as I haven't researched it) then I might be less supportive.

This seems like something the individual vendors should consider doing or an entrepreneur rather than the club. Didn't Mark Robinson offer these a number of years back? I think I have a set in my car.

AO, you are correct that Mark Robinson did offer this type deal, but I am not sure what components he was using. I am not a wrench turner (mostly cause you can't reach a damn thing in a 928 from a wheelchair!) so I can't say with any certainty which item/system is better. BTW, I also have a set of Mark's wires in my EURO85! Seem to work just fine...the loaner program is a great idea, we just have to be sure we get good stuff that will last and won't be outdated or lead us to a lack of parts in the future if that is required for the loaner component.