newbie question, water proofing engine electrical Options

[Always Looking]

I'm sure you all have solved this one. What should I use to replace all of the rubber waterproofing covers for the engine electrical - injectors etc. I'm looking for function here ie. not expensive.

[JeffBowlsby]

Thanks for the kudos Dave.

Those B-A parts are good for repairs, but they come re-assembled with pigtails that require a solder connection that would be concealed within the harness. My replacement harnesses do not have any interior soldered joints to worry about.

The boots are a needed part for the D-Jet hardware system, because they span the gap between the harness and the FI component, i.e. the fuel injectors and sensors. They cover and waterproof the electrical connection which keeps out heat, dirt and liquid contamination from the electical connection including the wiring ends by the connector, where it is most susceptible to damage, and they keep the plastic connector mated to the FI injector so it does not slip out. D-jet hardware is primitive and was dramatically improved upon with the L-Jet and later hardware systems.

New replacement boots are available, and I install them on all replacement FI harnesses, which I think are quite reasonably priced for what is essentially a new harness that should last another 30 years. The new style boots are also much more durable than the original design boots, and they are German.

I also have a good supply of 'functional boots' that I make available, they usually have some minor imperfection, but are still completely functional as boots. I offer these especially for harness repairs to keep an otherwise good harness functional for a little while longer to save the expense of new boots. They may not be pretty, but they work and are not expensive. These are not the rotten torn boots we always see, I toss out anything that is not functional.

I don't however just sell parts because there are too many variables with a harness affecting its reliability and I do not believe it serves the car owners interest in the long term. The harness repairs I offer include giving the harness a full bench test and see if it is worth repairing, some are, some are not. If it has just a few issues, the cost is minor and the harness should be reliable for awhile longer. If its toast, I tell it like it is. I occasionally have good original harnesses available from time to time as well. Repair estimates only cost the cost of shipping it to me for a free evaluation.

I also have a few sets of original, perfect OEM boots and new grey harness casing available for those needing a concours quality harness.

More exciting news is that I hope to have KitCarlson EMS harnesses available in the next few months. The KC EMS promises to be a simple and nearly bolt-on programmable fuel injection and ignition control system for our cool little 914s...No more $1100 MPSs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)