dwb
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- Sep 9, 2021
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Broomfield,
Colorado
I'm redoing several electrical connectors in the engine bay on my 1g, like the injectors, knock sensor, coolant temp sensor, oil pressure sending unit, etc. I have to replace a few inches of the wire due to cracking insulation and sometimes broken copper. In the past I just used whatever wire I had laying around but I want to do it right this time, so I'm looking for some advice:
- What gauge of wire is typically used in the engine bay for sensors/injectors? They all look the same gauge but maybe I'm mistaken.
- What type of wire will hold up to the heat inside the engine bay? Anyone have a favorite replacement wire (brand/type)?
- I've heard conflicting information about soldering vs crimping a pigtail onto the harness. I've always soldered mine but curious what some of your opinions are?
- What should I do about the black wire loom leading up to the injector connectors that get brittle? I'm sure none of them are going to survive. Just heat shrink them?
- Any tips/tricks to cleaning a harness that's been exposed to engine oil leaks? I have the engine out so I have easy access to the harness.