tune up turned bad
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tune up turned bad
got plugs and boots to do tune up on 2000 Ex with V10. as i started to remove first couple of coils to prep plugs with some blaster to soak, i noticed injector connecters were loose and i didnt touch any of them. Upon closer examine i could see the clips were broke off of them. the seemed very brittle. what is best fix for this? new harness or can pigtails be found? i have a feelin i should go thru and check all of them before i pull plugs dont want any plastic pieces falling into plugs holes accidently.
any help is appreciated, thanks
will
any help is appreciated, thanks
will
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You can get all the new connectors from Rock Auto, I did the whole harness. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post17486101
Fuel Injector connectors 2000 FORD EXCURSION 6.8L V10 Fuel Injector Connector RockAuto
Ignition Coil Connectors 2001 FORD EXCURSION 6.8L V10 Ignition Coil Connector RockAuto
Fuel Injector connectors 2000 FORD EXCURSION 6.8L V10 Fuel Injector Connector RockAuto
Ignition Coil Connectors 2001 FORD EXCURSION 6.8L V10 Ignition Coil Connector RockAuto
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ha. thats what im going to need. just tried to finish preping and noticed all the rest on that side were already missing tabs on connectors. ha this tune up just keeps getting better. i was considering repairing connectors but that was when it was only 2. now, well thats crazy talk. thanks i will check out now. i noticed some, well one of the injectors (number 8) looking wet? thats probably no good either?
well as soon as i finish this too end tunne up i have to start with tranny and tc. i have been spotting fluid on bolts.
thanks for lead on harness.
well as soon as i finish this too end tunne up i have to start with tranny and tc. i have been spotting fluid on bolts.
thanks for lead on harness.
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...well...maybe not so crazy talk. time to break out the soldering iron! i saw your harness rebuild pics. nice job. need to dissconnect rest and place an order. pretty sure its gonna be all ten injectors connectors. did u use heat shrink insulation to cover?
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Wondering if the connectors are brittle from age or miles.
Our 2002 at 122k has all good connectors.
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Yes, I soldered every one and used a high-quality heat shrink with the sealant inside. I did have to peel back some of the OEM tape wrappings too, it was all dried out and crumbling in areas, considering 18 years of NJ weather. I wish I could have found new plastic channels for the harness, some of the plastic position set pins weren't in the best shape, but the harness laid in nicely so it would have just been an extra support.
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I guess the climate, location, and age would make a difference in the condition of various plastic compositions cause mine is 2001 with 98k and 90% were brittle.
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i hope yours are well. connectors (pigtails) seems reasonbly priced. should be easy enough to fix. Just working on trying to clear harness around back of block is proving to be a knuckle buster for sure.
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Exactly. it is what it is. just dealing with it. I also noticed exhaust manifold nuts studs rusted off and almost gone when peering thru fender well im trying to work wire harness around back of block. exhaust will have to wait...
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Yes, I soldered every one and used a high-quality heat shrink with the sealant inside. I did have to peel back some of the OEM tape wrappings too, it was all dried out and crumbling in areas, considering 18 years of NJ weather. I was I could have found new plastic channels for the harness, some of the plastic position set pins weren't in the best shape, but the harness laid in nicely so it would have just been an extra support.
is there a way access back block area from inside (ie take out dash)?
I did make a nifty air blower from some surgical tubing and compressor air blower attachment. has really proven to work well in clearing head crevices of debris prior to pulling cops out. i will post pic of later.
thanks for your help. God Bless and Semper Fidelis.
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saw your early threads. very impressive sir. how did u get harness loose? did you have the block pulled?
is there a way access back block area from inside (ie take out dash)?
I did make a nifty air blower from some surgical tubing and compressor air blower attachment. has really proven to work well in clearing head crevices of debris prior to pulling cops out. i will post pic of later.
thanks for your help. God Bless and Semper Fidelis.
is there a way access back block area from inside (ie take out dash)?
I did make a nifty air blower from some surgical tubing and compressor air blower attachment. has really proven to work well in clearing head crevices of debris prior to pulling cops out. i will post pic of later.
thanks for your help. God Bless and Semper Fidelis.
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There is no need to cut and solder the new connectors on.
A paper clip will remove wires from new and old connectors. Than just snap the contacts into new connector.
takes about 1 min per connector.
A paper clip will remove wires from new and old connectors. Than just snap the contacts into new connector.
takes about 1 min per connector.
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Yes, I soldered every one and used a high-quality heat shrink with the sealant inside. I did have to peel back some of the OEM tape wrappings too, it was all dried out and crumbling in areas, considering 18 years of NJ weather. I wish I could have found new plastic channels for the harness, some of the plastic position set pins weren't in the best shape, but the harness laid in nicely so it would have just been an extra support.
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thanks. sure. i thought about that too. i saw a video how to repin. my biggest effort is going to be getting this harness out to bench work it, becuz just not enuff room to work passenger side. i may end up taking intake out of the way to get to it better.
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saw your early threads. very impressive sir. how did u get harness loose? did you have the block pulled?
is there a way access back block area from inside (ie take out dash)?
I did make a nifty air blower from some surgical tubing and compressor air blower attachment. has really proven to work well in clearing head crevices of debris prior to pulling cops out. i will post pic of later.
thanks for your help. God Bless and Semper Fidelis.
is there a way access back block area from inside (ie take out dash)?
I did make a nifty air blower from some surgical tubing and compressor air blower attachment. has really proven to work well in clearing head crevices of debris prior to pulling cops out. i will post pic of later.
thanks for your help. God Bless and Semper Fidelis.
field expedient blower. cleans around plug holes great. O2 tubing, electrical tape and air nozzle for compressor.