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dannynic
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DOHC loom cracking, repair?
« on: Mar 17th, 2007, 5:50pm » |
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Just done a service on my 2.3 scorpio today and noticed the fuel cut off loom has just started cracking just like it says on the main site.  I had this problem with my old scorpio but it was alot worse and I replaced the whole loom because it was cracked everywhere, however my new scorpio only has some slight cracking under the spark plug cover, and I don't really want to pay out £100 if I can repair it especially just for a little bit of wire. Just wondered if anyone else has repaired the loom and how successful it was? 
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Re: DOHC loom cracking, repair?
« Reply #1 on: Mar 17th, 2007, 9:46pm » |
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I had a similar problem on my 2.ltr and replaced the defective wiring without too much difficulty. The main thing is to try and re-use the connectors by saving the wiring close to the connector if possible as new connectors are unavailable. Even those which appear the same are NOT. Use heatshrink to protect the join and of course solder each connection.
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Re: DOHC loom cracking, repair?
« Reply #2 on: Mar 17th, 2007, 9:58pm » |
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Danny, I know wheres theres a brand new loom to be had for £50 inc postage
email Stan at s.ocimek@tiscali.co.uk
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dannynic
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Re: DOHC loom cracking, repair?
« Reply #3 on: Mar 17th, 2007, 11:26pm » |
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Thanks for the replies but would you belive it I managed to pick up a 6 month old one on ebay tonight for £27, hopefully its okay! Thanks again for the info.
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Re: DOHC loom cracking, repair?
« Reply #4 on: Mar 18th, 2007, 7:52am » |
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My 2.3 loom is almost falling apart. With the aid of Stuart i'll get it fixed
PS: when i'll do the loom on mine i'll have the burnt one "as a spare". I'll try to dismantle it and completely refurbish it. If i'll manage i'll do a complete article and a how to.
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dannynic
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Re: DOHC loom cracking, repair?
« Reply #5 on: Mar 18th, 2007, 1:43pm » |
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I think that would be a good idea as nearly every 4cyl scorpio I've seen has this problem. 
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Re: DOHC loom cracking, repair?
« Reply #6 on: Mar 18th, 2007, 1:53pm » |
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Me and Simmo were discussing this a while back, I refurbished that part on mine. You'll likely find the connectors are brittle through age and heat, several other (newer) cars use the same connector including Mondeos...in plentiful supply in scrappies
The connectors do come apart but are normally so brittle that they fall to bits if you try. I snipped the wires on the connectors about 1/2" from each plug, cleaned them with a glassfibre pen and soldered new silicone cable onto it. Then a couple of layers of self adhesive heat shrink followed by some heat resistant jute loom covering...I think the pictures I took are still in the old thread from September or October
Hoping to have another project car coming up soon, may have a go then at making an entire new loom...
Regards, Bruce.
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Re: DOHC loom cracking, repair?
« Reply #7 on: Mar 18th, 2007, 3:58pm » |
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Thanks for the advice, perhaps I didn't even need to spend £27 but I got one now, hopefully! 
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Re: DOHC loom cracking, repair?
« Reply #8 on: Mar 18th, 2007, 5:48pm » |
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Gents,
I used ceramic coated wire, from a Cookers repair centre on mine and have had no bother in over 6 years
HTH
Nic
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Re: DOHC loom cracking, repair?
« Reply #9 on: Mar 19th, 2007, 7:11am » |
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On my loom the damage went so deep that the metal wires are starting to fell off 
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