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Jul 22, 2011 | 02:11 PM

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tdpower

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Is the locking tab broken on it and just not staying in place?

Jul 22, 2011 | 02:12 PM

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DND58

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Mike, that is the 9 pin connector on the drivers side valve cover. It connects to run the injectors and glow plugs under the valve cover. There is a clip that helps keep it connected. I've attached a link to Clay's site with the connector in question.

Not sure if you need to replace the connector or not though.

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Jul 22, 2011 | 02:22 PM

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nlemerise

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You need to pull the valve cover and fix the harness...likely it will just be loose and you can plug it back in. Then fix with a quarter ground down as a shim...see the thread I gave you in post #2. Sometimes the harness has chafed through on the inside rubbing against something...then you would have to repair the harness or replace it.

Jul 22, 2011 | 02:24 PM

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Whitey Ford

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Originally Posted by DND58

Can I just get a clip to hold it together? That seems to be the only problem. If I could just hold it together. The tie-wrap worked good long enough to get it moved.

Thanks,

Mike

Jul 22, 2011 | 02:38 PM

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Is the locking tab broken on it and just not staying in place?

Yes, I can hold it in place and it runs fine. Is there a clip I can buy just to hold it together?

Jul 22, 2011 | 02:52 PM

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Here is a close up view. IM004875.jpg picture by galexander - Photobucket

You just need to check it and see what is broken. Sounds like you are either going to have to get a new pigtail or replace the valve cover gasket.

Jul 22, 2011 | 03:02 PM

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Thanks. Do you know which part has the retainer clip, the pigtail or the connector base?

Mike

Jul 22, 2011 | 03:14 PM

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Quote:

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Thanks. Do you know which part has the retainer clip, the pigtail or the connector base?

Mike

There is a little clip on the pigtail or harness side that locks into the connector base. Either one could break and cause it not to lock in properly. I would take off the other side so you can compare. Just don't break the other side.

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Jul 22, 2011 | 03:28 PM

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Good idea! Thanks. If it is on the pigtail side what is the best way to splice in the new pigtail?

Mike

Jul 22, 2011 | 03:50 PM

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Good idea! Thanks. If it is on the pigtail side what is the best way to splice in the new pigtail?

Mike

Probably solder and heat shrink would be best. Just don't get the wires mixed up it probably wouldn't run very good.

Jul 22, 2011 | 04:33 PM

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Quote:

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Probably solder and heat shrink would be best. Just don't get the wires mixed up it probably wouldn't run very good.

Probably need to pull the VC and closely check out everything to do it right.....

Jul 22, 2011 | 06:50 PM

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Probably need to pull the VC and closely check out everything to do it right.....

Yes...and I am glad you said that. Re-torgue the rockers and injectors while you have the covers off.

Jul 23, 2011 | 08:10 AM

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Any tricks to removing drivers side VC?

Thank you

Mike

Jul 23, 2011 | 08:33 AM

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remove all air cleaner to turbo ducting. remove Intercooler tube. remove the CCV dog house and unbolt the 42 pin connector. like Neil and others have said you will probably find a loose connector. Give the inside of the connectors a good hard look to make sure nothing is burnt or loose.

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