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| Boothy |
 Jan 13 2021, 07:37 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 108 Joined: 17-January 19 From: Abington, MA Member No.: 22,805 Region Association: North East States  |
Happy new year all!
In the middle of a ground-up on a 74. Car is pretty clean but looking at the wiring. Looks clean as well. No chafing etc. Replacing the relays and cleaning the board etc. Is wiring ever too old? Don't want to go through all this only to have to tear it all out with the engine in the way etc. Car was a summer car in VT so no exposure to salt air etc. Thanks in advance! |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jan 13 2021, 01:35 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,485 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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The very first part I bought for my 914-6 was an NOS wiring harness, still in the factory sealed bag and box from Porsche. I believe I paid $1,200. When it arrived I felt like God had reached his hand out and delivered the absolutely perfect harness.
If you have a questionable harness, the Germany MS-Bordnetze harness which if my math is corrects about $2,800 is actually not all that bad. Think of the hours you might save chasing wiring Gremlins or replacing parts that short and cause damage. Finally, anything @JeffBowlsby makes and sells is going to be perfect- that is just how he is. So whatever harnesses he offers for your car, you would be foolish not to replace with his new ones. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Jan 13 2021, 01:58 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 20,199 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jan 13 2021, 02:35 PM)  The very first part I bought for my 914-6 was an NOS wiring harness, still in the factory sealed bag and box from Porsche. I believe I paid $1,200. When it arrived I felt like God had reached his hand out and delivered the absolutely perfect harness. If you have a questionable harness, the Germany MS-Bordnetze harness which if my math is corrects about $2,800 is actually not all that bad. Think of the hours you might save chasing wiring Gremlins or replacing parts that short and cause damage. Finally, anything @JeffBowlsby makes and sells is going to be perfect- that is just how he is. So whatever harnesses he offers for your car, you would be foolish not to replace with his new ones. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I remember that was a great score for you. I bet a used six harness is worth that much. When someone here pointed out a nos early four harness on German eBay for $850, I jumped on it. The wires are soft and flexible. Feels like new. Attached image(s) 
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Boothy Replace wiring harness? Jan 13 2021, 07:37 AM
mepstein Unfortunately, nobody is currently making a harnes... Jan 13 2021, 07:52 AM Cairo94507 I would definitely unwrap, clean and check all the... Jan 13 2021, 08:00 AM Superhawk996 Rarely is a wiring harness beyond repair unless it... Jan 13 2021, 08:22 AM Mark Henry Kroon makes a harness for the /6 and IIRC RD is st... Jan 13 2021, 08:23 AM BeemerSteve You might want to contact Gerard at Kroon he is cu... Jan 13 2021, 08:30 AM
mepstein
You might want to contact Gerard at Kroon he is c... Jan 13 2021, 09:13 AM DEC In Germany MS-Bordnetze makes a complete harness f... Jan 13 2021, 12:14 PM JeffBowlsby
In Germany MS-Bordnetze makes a complete harness ... Jan 13 2021, 01:09 PM RiqueMar @Boothy
I just went through a similar project th... Jan 13 2021, 12:24 PM Mikey914 Yes it's here -
https://914rubber.com/wiring-h... Jan 13 2021, 12:37 PM RiqueMar
Yes it's here -
https://914rubber.com/wiring-... Jan 13 2021, 12:50 PM Boothy Great!
Thanks all for the help. I appreciate... Jan 13 2021, 12:57 PM |
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