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(Message started by: Scorpio_Mike on May 13^th, 2009, 2:19pm)

Title: 2.3 16v Fuel cut-off loom
Post by Scorpio_Mike on May 13^th, 2009, 2:19pm

Just changed my sparkplugs and guess what ?
The insulation on the wires under the sparkplug cover is not looking too good >:(
Have put some insulating tape round them for now but wouldn't mind getting hold of either a decent spare one or even a bad one to repair.

Anyone got one spare ?

Title: Re: 2.3 16v Fuel cut-off loom
Post by catalina on May 13^th, 2009, 2:43pm

Have just noticed one for sale at fordpartsuk new, for about £126 + vat.
Cheers. John

By the way, I am looking for the loom for a cossie, in case you come across one.

Title: Re: 2.3 16v Fuel cut-off loom
Post by Scorpio_Mike on May 13^th, 2009, 3:31pm

Cheers for that John.
Good to see that they are still available but at £126 + VAT I think I have more important things to spend it on !
It really is just the last part of the loom which goes under the top cover which is bad - and then just the last 3 or 4 inches or so where the insulation is not protected by any shielding which is breaking up. Insulation tape will take care of it for now but I think maybe some silicone insulated wire will be used for a lasting repair - good heat resistance.

Anyone got a duff loom ?
I really only need the last foot or so for the 2 connectors which go on to the EDIS units.

Title: Re: 2.3 16v Fuel cut-off loom
Post by scorpio_man on May 14^th, 2009, 8:32am

on 05/13/09 at 14:43:25, catalina wrote:

Have just noticed one for sale at fordpartsuk new, for about £126 + vat.
Cheers. John

By the way, I am looking for the loom for a cossie, in case you come across one.

hi there

dave (howieidntheplace) is selling one on ebay now.

ebay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Scorpio-24V-Cosworth-Engine-Loom_W0QQitemZ130306153270QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item130306153270&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50)

see this post (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=admin3;action=display;num=1239610906;start=15#15) you'll need to pm him as i've locked the post.

hth

Title: Re: 2.3 16v Fuel cut-off loom
Post by Chris_Basel on May 14^th, 2009, 11:17am

Maybe the same connectors are used on other cars that are fitted in places that don't melt, if you only need to repair the loom you have.

Maybe it's one of these:

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinestore/connectors/housings.php

Title: Re: 2.3 16v Fuel cut-off loom
Post by Simmo on May 14^th, 2009, 1:30pm

Chris, I'm afraid although they look the same they do not fit. Some time ago I sent a unit to the firm and they were most helpful BUT confirmed that they have none compatible for our cars. They have a great range of products and members have used the company but in most cases, including my own, it was a case of retaining just enough of the wiring to the connector to make a joint and using heat shrink. ;) Mike.

Title: Re: 2.3 16v Fuel cut-off loom
Post by Scorpio_Mike on May 14^th, 2009, 11:17pm

Anyone ?

Even just the 2 plugs to the coil packs will do.

Title: Re: 2.3 16v Fuel cut-off loom
Post by wojtekor on May 14^th, 2009, 11:31pm

Scorpio_Mike why don't repair the one you've got already. Not more then one day of soldering ;)

Title: Re: 2.3 16v Fuel cut-off loom
Post by gozz on May 15^th, 2009, 12:04am

Mike.
A sound taping job will most probably outlast the car 8) You just need to prevent cross connection and shorting.Take the little loom off and tape each wire individually,then bind em all together.
GOZZ.

Title: Re: 2.3 16v Fuel cut-off loom
Post by Simmo on May 15^th, 2009, 9:40am

Mike. Greg and I did mine so if it helps give me a shout and I'll pop up and show you the result. We managed to re-use all the old connectors which is the main problem. Mike. :)

Title: Re: 2.3 16v Fuel cut-off loom
Post by Scorpio_Mike on May 15^th, 2009, 9:36pm

Simmo, I may well take up your kind offer ;)

Situation is that I need to use the car on a daily basis - the loom is currently working but the insulation looks a bit iffy so I'm reluctant to start playing with it in case I make things worse :o
The idea of getting a spare loom or connectors to make up a repaired loom is mainly for my own peace of mind.

Title: Re: 2.3 16v Fuel cut-off loom
Post by wojtekor on May 15^th, 2009, 11:02pm

make some time over the weekend and repair the loom you've got...