Thread: Main engine loom replacement

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?

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

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.

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.

Originally Posted by 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.

How does she run now mate?

Bronson

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

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

Originally Posted by bronson

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.