Main engine loom replacement

[bronson]

Hi,
Bought a new engine loom recently on ebay fairly cheaply, thought it would be good to replace as the glowplug connectorsare stuffed and would rid it of any oil that could be in there,although I sorted the issue ages ago.

Whats a fair price for a mechanic to change this over for you?
Any improvements on running after youve had this done?

cheers
bronson

[AllTerr]

Why not do yourself? Doesn't look too hard... More of a pain than hard IMO. I was looking into doing the same thing as well seeing as I have a few spots on my loom that have rubbed through. I'm going to use liquid tape to repair for now, but I will be replacing after I take care of a couple of other pressing issues (injector loom and engine mounts). I had a good look, and it seems that it's not too hard... Just weaving it in and around things. Am I wrong?

[Pippin]

You are not wrong as long as you take care to see how the one you are replacing is routed. From experience you should also note an improvement in drivability.

Nick

[Jazzman]

If you are not confident to replace it yourself. I'd say 1hr to 1.5hr labour from a mechanic would not be unreasonable.

If they charge $150 per hour than about $150.

[2000Man]

I bought one of these recently and asked my mechanic to install as part of a bigger job.

He noticed two additional wires - that were not on the original loom.

Turns out the looms were upgraded to include 2 additional ground wires. Each of which has a capacitor in line - apparently designed to reduce electrical interference apparent in the original loom.

Worth noting if your planning to install.

Cheers.

[bronson]

I bought one of these recently and asked my mechanic to install as part of a bigger job.

He noticed two additional wires - that were not on the original loom.

Turns out the looms were upgraded to include 2 additional ground wires. Each of which has a capacitor in line - apparently designed to reduce electrical interference apparent in the original loom.

Worth noting if your planning to install.

Cheers.
How does she run now mate?

Bronson

[worane]

Take some photos with your phone before pulling the old loom . It may help if you are slow about doing the job.
Don't forget the plug on the bell housing if you have a diesel auto

[sierrafery]

Cut the old wire which goes behind the engine to the oil pressure switch where it enters the harness then hook the new one to it and pull it through otherwise it might be fiddly

[2000Man]

How does she run now mate?



Bronson



Running great now - like a new one but couldn't say that was specifically due to the loom replacement. I had a bunch of work done. There was all kinds of leaks etc before so figured a new one was a good move.

[farm rover]

Got a link for where you bought it?

[bronson]

hEY FARM ROVER

Just picked it up off ebay mate.

Cheers
Bronson

[Tins]

Take some photos with your phone before pulling the old loom . It may help if you are slow about doing the job.
Don't forget the plug on the bell housing if you have a diesel auto

Great way to make sure it all goes back the same way. And another that I came across recently. If you have a gopro type cam set it up so you can watch exactly how you did something.

[farm rover]

Bronson , i want to change mine out for the same reasons but the only one i see on eBay is around $750. Is that what you call fairly cheap or did you find a bargain?

[2000Man]

Got mine from Rodney on eBay - here.. (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-Discovery-2-Engine-Harness-YSB107090-for-V8-Petrol-/142072979041?hash=item2114359e61:g:KnQAAOSwIjNXJI9 n)

[sierrafery]

Bronson , i want to change mine out for the same reasons but the only one i see on eBay is around $750. Is that what you call fairly cheap or did you find a bargain?

First of all what engine do you have and what year as to find the part number? according to that if you dont find locally it seems that the most expensive is half that price even with shipping from UK

[bronson]

Yeah just picked it up of ebay around $175 from memory

cheers
Bronson

[farm rover]

$175 seems reasonable ! I have a 2002 TD5 . Its an EU3 motor with a manual gearbox.