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Paulbeard
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 Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 12:30 pm Post subject: How to repair Tiico fuel rail wiring? Buyer beware… |
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Caveat emptor, indeed.
Just got this today via the big auction site: it seems these…anomalies were artfully photographed around. This will allow me to use the latest ECU from FAS on my Tiico motor.
If this came off a running car, it was running downhill with the motor off. One of the injectors has already been rewired, unless I miss my guess: the wires are the wrong color and gauge. And they're all frayed and exposed.
The injectors have been pulled so I can send them off to Mr Injector, as he comes highly recommended.
How do I crack open that plastic sleeve that houses the wiring? I can see I'll have to redo or patch most of it. They're all compromised but I don't see it as too complicated. There is no obvious (to me) way to open it: I assume it's some tabs and catches I'll have to look at but since that's how the rail is attached, I don't want to screw it up and have to replace it.
Edit: I got it open. Dang, this was in a hot place. I'm just going to cut and splice in all new wire: that stuff has been cooked.
Edit 2: Wow, the seller is a real piece of work. He thinks that's normal wear and tear and that I broke the insulation when I pulled the injectors off. He doesn't deserve the money but I don't want the hassle of returning it all after packing the injectors to be serviced. I'll let eBay handle it.
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Ahwahnee
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If those are junior timer connectors (and I think they are) there are tools for removing the wires but also ways to do the same with stuff you already have.
I Googled but it was not strong for me today - hoping to find a video. I'm thinking I have used a jewelers screwdriver to release wires from these. |
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fraggle00
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pin pusher! You can also get new connectors if need be. New terminals are available from the same site.
http://eagleday.com/teextoset.html
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Paulbeard
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I'm not too worried about the the connectors, just one looks to be trouble. There will be some heat shrink employed to cover the splices…
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