After much consternation and diagnostic fury, there's not much more to say
that this picture doesn't explain:
http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Volkswagen/Van_temp%20wire.JPG

Upon discovery, I embarked upon a boisterous, scholarly and somewhat salty
discourse with the inanimate objects residing in my shop.  After which, I
started the van and heard a most peculiar noise.  Here's the happy surprise
that awaited my return to the engine compartment:
http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Volkswagen/Van_d%20ohhhh.JPG

I think I'll start drinking early today...
--
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state"
'87 300TD intercooler/propane injection #22 (219k)
'84 300D (218k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG