92a Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Hi , A friend of mine asked me if it was possible to replace the boot on his V8 distributor wiring? I hoped someone here would be able to advise? It has two wires red and white going to the coil , Thanks Angus/ 92a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 If you're handy, with the right picks you can release the pins from the connector. That will allow fitting a new boot. Pretty fiddly though. A piece of large shrink tube or carefully wound tape would do serve as well, without the need to remove the connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 That connector is called a "3 way junior timer" available just about anywhere. Comes complete with terminals, or pre wired, so you can twist the wires together and cover with a bit of insulation tape 😆 The boot comes with it, but you will not be able to fit it over the existing connector. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92a Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 Thanks Smallfry, that’s exactly the sort of information I was hoping to find 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 You should be able to just get the boot, de-pin the connector, replace boot and shove the wires back in to the connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 18 hours ago, smallfry said: Comes complete with terminals, or pre wired, so you can twist the wires together and cover with a bit of insulation tape 😆 You're a horrible horrible man! Honestly I would either do as others say and de-pin it carefully or just buy a complete new connector kit, although those boots are pretty useless at actually keeping stuff out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Bit of self amalgamating tape wrapped round where the boot is supposed to be and job done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 On 5/8/2024 at 11:12 AM, FridgeFreezer said: You're a horrible horrible man! Honestly I would either do as others say and de-pin it carefully or just buy a complete new connector kit, although those boots are pretty useless at actually keeping stuff out. Thats a bit unfair. I thought this was the standard and proper way that LR owners use in maintaining or adding accessories. Heaven knows, I have seen enough of it on vehicles I have had. Non genuine 3M Scotchloks are another staple favourite. I find the boots are not very good for bare wires or tape wrapping. The hole is oval and better suited for PVC covered twin cable. Some RTV sealer sorts it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Don't forget to fill it with vaseline before you plug it back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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