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Boothy
post Jan 13 2021, 07:37 AM
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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
post Jan 13 2021, 01:35 PM
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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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post Jan 13 2021, 01:58 PM
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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.


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