What Is This Wire Splice Block Called?

[Windisch]

One key step in installing an alternator to replace the VWDub generator is joining the three (red) 10 GA wires together in the rear under-seat space. I am having a dickens of a time trying to find out what this plastic, butt-splice connector is called! And as you all know, the 'Rosetta stone' key to finding just about any Type 1 VW part is knowing what the proper designation is for the part.

Will one of you VW electrical geniuses please help me 'properly' identify this connector, so that I can obtain and keep a few around as spares? Thanks (see attached image below).

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1973 Standard Beetle, 1974 VW/Porsche 914-4, 1.8 liter
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Der Volkswagen ist ein Ausdruck der deutschen Kultur der Allrad Art ...

[The only irrefutable evidence we have that intelligent life truly exists elsewhere in the Universe is the fact that so far it has NOT contacted humanity...]

[Mr. Mike]

They're referred to as terminal connectors

Going down this road eh?

[Windisch]

Ah! Thanks, Mike. Yep, looks as if the 'terminal connector' that my #10 ga. alternator wires are joined with has some melt damage and for that reason one of thse big red wires has an uncertain, tenuous connection. I need a new one. As always, when one discovers more intimate details about Dubs' small parts, it helps to keep a few spares around, also! I managed to snag on a few minutes ago on eBay but I'd also like to find a source for buying some new ones (if they're still made by some clever Chinese company, LoL). The original (the melted one) has a VW logo embossed on it but the part number is undecipherable.

This same philosophy (of discovering correct nomenclature) also is quite compatible with proper 'wife management', I've found).
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1973 Standard Beetle, 1974 VW/Porsche 914-4, 1.8 liter
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Der Volkswagen ist ein Ausdruck der deutschen Kultur der Allrad Art ...

[The only irrefutable evidence we have that intelligent life truly exists elsewhere in the Universe is the fact that so far it has NOT contacted humanity...]

[Windisch]

PS: Just found that JBugs sells these (could have predicted that, I guess). They can be found here: https://www.jbugs.com/product/WW-QUAD.html

They refer to them as 1/4"inch, 4-post, SHROUDED terminal connectors. Eureka!

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1973 Standard Beetle, 1974 VW/Porsche 914-4, 1.8 liter
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Der Volkswagen ist ein Ausdruck der deutschen Kultur der Allrad Art ...

[The only irrefutable evidence we have that intelligent life truly exists elsewhere in the Universe is the fact that so far it has NOT contacted humanity...]

[Windisch]

And here's another seller (in Deutschland) of the same shrouded connector terminal, if anyone should in future be searching for this, as I was: https://vwkaeferersatzteile.de/Electrical/Wiring-S...:3980.html

Ain't the innernet whole bunches of wunnerful?
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1973 Standard Beetle, 1974 VW/Porsche 914-4, 1.8 liter
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Der Volkswagen ist ein Ausdruck der deutschen Kultur der Allrad Art ...

[The only irrefutable evidence we have that intelligent life truly exists elsewhere in the Universe is the fact that so far it has NOT contacted humanity...]

[Windisch]

Whoops! Looks as if, upon closer look, that shrouded terminal connector I mentioned available in Germany is not 1-4 joined, but is for 2-2 wire joins. Ah well, they probably have other bug goodies there worth checking out.
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1973 Standard Beetle, 1974 VW/Porsche 914-4, 1.8 liter
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Der Volkswagen ist ein Ausdruck der deutschen Kultur der Allrad Art ...

[The only irrefutable evidence we have that intelligent life truly exists elsewhere in the Universe is the fact that so far it has NOT contacted humanity...]

[ashman40]

1/4" connectors will not work for the junction you are looking for. A 1/4" 4-way junction will likely melt over time.
The heavy gauge wires that come together under the left rear seat should be terminated with 3/8" (9.5mm) terminals to handle the higher amps that flow over those thicker gauge wires. These wires need a special terminal connector to match the larger terminal sizes on the wires. I think this is what you are looking for:
https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=111937078
This terminal connector is specifically for bringing together the charging system wires.



If you are not interested in using a VW OE/replica part, you may consider a 12v power distribution block like this to bring the wires together.
https://www.parts-express.com/4-8-AWG-Distribution-Block-265-800
Functionally it is the same, but you will need to clip off the terminals at the end of the wires and strip off the insulation to install the wires into the distribution block. This block is also useful if you plan on powering more devices (like a stereo amp) directly from the battery. You can neatly connect them here instead.
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AshMan40
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'67 Beetle #1 {project car that never made it to the road }
'75 Beetle 1200LS (RHD Japan model) {junked due to frame rot}
'67 Beetle #2 {2019 project car - Wish me luck!}

[Windisch]

You da man, Ashman! Once again, peerless advice and suggestions! You're absolutely right and you just answered my next question about these connectors in advance (being able to handle the current loads of a charging system)!
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1973 Standard Beetle, 1974 VW/Porsche 914-4, 1.8 liter
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Der Volkswagen ist ein Ausdruck der deutschen Kultur der Allrad Art ...

[The only irrefutable evidence we have that intelligent life truly exists elsewhere in the Universe is the fact that so far it has NOT contacted humanity...]

[Mr. Mike]

[Windisch]

Hiya Mike...Yes, I am also getting one of those cute window decals that say "Certified VW Money Pit", Lol. I've always been a hoarder of parts in the car and motorcycle context. Although I recently sold my Yamaha, Kawasaki and Honda motorcycles, I still have shelves full of spares, boxes of nuts & bolts, etc, etc. Now I'll have to 'rehome' all that stuff, I guess. The VW Beetle spares are already starting to crowd out the MC things, sad to say, but it's a necessary gambit in this age of rising scarcity of certain parts (and prices!).
Cheers, Windisch
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1973 Standard Beetle, 1974 VW/Porsche 914-4, 1.8 liter
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Der Volkswagen ist ein Ausdruck der deutschen Kultur der Allrad Art ...

[The only irrefutable evidence we have that intelligent life truly exists elsewhere in the Universe is the fact that so far it has NOT contacted humanity...]