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(Message started by: kimi on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 12:30pm)

Title: Engine Loom ( remanufacture )
Post by kimi on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 12:30pm

Anybody got a spare Engine loom from a " 97 2.9 Cossie Ultima " that runs from the two plugs on the O/S inner wing and down the "V" to the gearbox. Mine is starting to disintergrate so I want to make a new one , I need an old loom for all the plugs etc plus I need to keep my old loom intact just in case I get problems and so I can still use it. I'm going to see if I can use silicone cable ( if I can get enough colours ) to stop any further damage caused by the heat from the engine in the "V"..Theres no sign of any water damage at all just old age/heat cracking.Has anybody tried this , how did you get on ???....Kimi....

Title: Re: Engine Loom ( remanufacture )
Post by twinturbo on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 1:01pm

I asked a few weeks ago but got very little response... :(

TT

Title: Re: Engine Loom ( remanufacture )
Post by kimi on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 2:34pm

I thought with people scrapping Scorpio's there would have been quite a few, are you wanting to make a new loom ? if you are " Vehicle Wiring Products " is worth a look wire is available by the metre plus they have a lot of products that are very usefull for making a new loom....Kimi....

Title: Re: Engine Loom ( remanufacture )
Post by Simmo on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 2:46pm

Kimi, just be aware that some of the 'connectors' shown in the VWP catalogue are NOT compatible with the Ford ones. I did a post about this recently having sent one of the 'junior timer housing' types to them for comparison. ;)

Title: Re: Engine Loom ( remanufacture )
Post by twinturbo on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 3:09pm

It's a case of having to strip and re-use all the connectors.

I found this company too.

http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk

TT

Title: Re: Engine Loom ( remanufacture )
Post by kimi on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 5:38pm

Yes I realized that the plugs/fittings etc would have to be Ford,thats why I need an old wireing loom for the plugs etc. When it's finished I'm going to wrap it in a heat proof tape then put convoluted protection over that. I'm also going to keep a tally of the cost with a view to posting pictures/instructions on here if anybodys is interested ?? The first problem is an old loom as without that it's a non starter as I'm not going to use my origional loom " just in case I need a reference " ie thingyitup !!!!!

Title: Re: Engine Loom ( remanufacture )
Post by kimi on Oct 23^rd, 2006, 5:58pm

I've just had an email from "Fordpartsuk" they want , ARE YOU ALL SAT DOWN ? £349.26 + £5.00 postage for a new engine loom. I declined ! The only good thing is he said the loom was used from 15/02/95 to 15/07/98 these are Manufacture dates NOT the date of REGISTRATION . So that broadens my search, anybody got one ??? My email page now glows in the dark !

Title: Re: Engine Loom ( remanufacture )
Post by twinturbo on Oct 24^th, 2006, 9:53am

They wanted more for the plenum o-rings than ford did ( inc post ) ;) still had to pay £5.75 Inc at ford though...

I am going to see if I can find a cheaper source of the o-rings...

TT

Title: Re: Engine Loom ( remanufacture )
Post by kimi on Oct 24^th, 2006, 11:01am

I think they are GROSSLY OVERPRICING parts ( just my opinion ! )

Title: Re: Engine Loom ( remanufacture )
Post by harry.m1byt on Oct 24^th, 2006, 6:11pm

on 10/24/06 at 09:53:43, twinturbo wrote:

They wanted more for the plenum o-rings than ford did ( inc post ) ;) still had to pay £5.75 Inc at ford though...

I am going to see if I can find a cheaper source of the o-rings...

TT

Aldi on Sunday had 2x boxed sets (metric and imperial) of O rings for around £3-00 per set. If the O rings needed are larger than these, you can buy make it yourself custom size kits. Choose the diameter of the material, the length needed to make the O and superglue the ends.

Title: Re: Engine Loom ( remanufacture )
Post by twinturbo on Oct 24^th, 2006, 8:10pm

Plum center may be getting a visit...

TT

Title: Re: Engine Loom ( remanufacture )
Post by kimi on Oct 25^th, 2006, 1:18am

Machine Mart and Screwfix do boxed sets of "O" rings in Metric or Imperial sizes.The "O ring kits " use super glue to glue the "O" rings to size 1) its not that strong 2) it creates a "hard spot" on the "O" ring which can impede it's sealing ability . I used to use them when I was an aprentice at Moore & Wrights in 1969 the glue wasn't called "Super Glue" then it was called "IS12" we only used it to make a temperary repair. SORRY TO DRONE ON THROUGH THE MISTS OF TIME, old fart syndrone !!!
....Kimi....