On Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:05:51 -0500, "Jim Wilkins"
wrote:

"Larry Jaques" wrote in message
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On 13 Nov 2016 01:13:11 GMT, "DoN. Nichols"

wrote:


I used to repair the frayed looms on US and Euro cars after
accidents,
where a replacement wire loom was deemed too expensive. I remember
seeing some solid color cables with dots, but I don't recall the
brand. Mercedes often used same color wire with varied color
stripes
way back.

What is the acceptable heat, strain and waterproof way to splice them?

I didn't replace any under-hood looms, just tail and under-fender
body, mostly, so heat wasn't an issue. Most often, I soldered in some
new wire, wrapped the joint with black tape, and then wound the whole
loom area with black tape. I still have the cheap plastic-but-handy
gadget which fit around most looms and held a roll of electrician's
tape. It allowed me to keep tension on the tape for best seal. I tried
to match color, but had none with stripes or dots. Most work was
repairing a few severed wires in that small section of the loom, but I
had to find them first. Some were evident when the quarter panel,
fender, or door was removed. Others hid under the dashboards. I
don't remember if it was the old Mercedes sedan or the Porsche 928
dashboard which was my worst nightmare. I took notes and marked
placement, but it took them many months from the time I dismantled it
until the frame was straightened and parts came in, so I could finally
replace the dash. I don't even want to -think- of the positions I had
to get my body in to get to hidden blind screws and retainers. My old
bod could no longer even attempt those near-dislocations.

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