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Old 03-08-2012, 08:42 PM
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Not sure if this is the correct section but, I pulled my motor a while backa and accidentally ripped this wire:



I'm guessing thats a ground, my question is can I just replace this wire with just any wire of equal thickness, or do I need something that looks this? Thanks in advance guys.
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You can usually buy those braided ones at a parts store for like 5 bucks. Just match the eyelet with what you need.
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Originally Posted by flounder
You can usually buy those braided ones at a parts store for like 5 bucks. Just match the eyelet with what you need.
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Thanks! Didn't know the name.
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Yes, you can replace it with regular wire. Keep in mind that the hot exhaust is right there though. If your non-FI you should be okay. Use a good size gauge too, IE; 6ga.
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Originally Posted by Miater
Yes, you can replace it with regular wire. Keep in mind that the hot exhaust is right there though. If your non-FI you should be okay. Use a good size gauge too, IE; 6ga.
I'm gonna go see if I can find that wire at autozone or anyplace local, otherwise I'll make a wire, it'll def get hot tho haha
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