Finally did wire mod. Write-up, lots of pics. 56k: You're outta luck!
07-25-2007, 06:31 AM
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Awesome stuff guys. Now that my stainless bolt kit should be here anyday from 'toofazt', I can do this mod first and really clean up my engine bay... just in time for the Dream Cruise...
07-25-2007, 11:36 AM
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What size grommet is needed?
I did the wire mod! months ago but I couldn't find a grommet to fit.
I did the wire mod! months ago but I couldn't find a grommet to fit.
Oh, and you should find the grommet and then cut the hole to match it.. sorta easier that way.
07-25-2007, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
Try an electrical supply shop.
Oh, and you should find the grommet and then cut the hole to match it.. sorta easier that way.
Oh, and you should find the grommet and then cut the hole to match it.. sorta easier that way.
Yea thats what I would have done but this is the write-up I followed.
http://www.lswon.com/2005/01/25/wire-mod/
It never says anything about a grommet so thats why I dont have one.
07-25-2007, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by reject
hey GetaV8, is your brake fluid dark, or is it just the lighting? may be time for a brake flush!
oh an great write up DOUBT IT, i've been wanting to do this for a while now, just really havnt gotten off my ***
oh an great write up DOUBT IT, i've been wanting to do this for a while now, just really havnt gotten off my ***
Better check it, thanks.
07-26-2007, 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by TheLS1Kid
What size grommet is needed?
I did the wire mod! months ago but I couldn't find a grommet to fit.
I did the wire mod! months ago but I couldn't find a grommet to fit.
I used a 1/4 tube and slit it long ways then pushed the slit over the metal until the tube covered the hole like a gromet. Work like a charm, i have heard of people putting a little caulk inside the tube to hold it on but I haven't had a problem with that with out it.
I Hope You Make Another One When You Do The Other Fender 
08-13-2007, 11:00 PM
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Here's a link to some flexible grommet material. It's really inexpensive and makes the hole look professional.
http://cableorganizer.com/richco/grommet-strip.htm
This is just what I found in a quick google search. You can probably get the stuff at Radio Shack.
p.s.
Sweet engine bays guys. One day I'll....
http://cableorganizer.com/richco/grommet-strip.htm
This is just what I found in a quick google search. You can probably get the stuff at Radio Shack.
p.s.
Sweet engine bays guys. One day I'll....
08-14-2007, 06:13 AM
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Did mine last night.
took about 2 hours. and that was even stopping to take a Supper break
as far as the hole, I took a small coolant hose, Slit it down the middle, and then slid it around the hole..( it was allready 9 PM when I finished, and I needed to get cleaned up and go to work, so this was a quick fix, and I had some old oil line hose laying around..)
looks pretty good.
now all I need to do is replace the 2 black rivits.......
took about 2 hours. and that was even stopping to take a Supper break
as far as the hole, I took a small coolant hose, Slit it down the middle, and then slid it around the hole..( it was allready 9 PM when I finished, and I needed to get cleaned up and go to work, so this was a quick fix, and I had some old oil line hose laying around..)
looks pretty good.
now all I need to do is replace the 2 black rivits.......
08-14-2007, 06:25 AM
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I just did this mod this weekend too... love the bloody knuckles in the pics, mine are still shredded too. Only suggestion I'd make is to keep the hole about 2-3" toward the engine bay, away from the fender. I drilled my hole too close to the fender and it really stretched the wires. I kept rearranging them and pulling for slack up on top by the PCM and made it work though. I got rid of the EGR & AIR and relocated the hood latch all at the same time so it made a big difference under the hood.
