landroversforever Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 In the not too distant future I will be completely rewiring my 90 with all new Looms etc. (Going the Autosparks route now) Obviously I want the new loom to last as long as possible. All my accessories will be wired without cutting into the new loom, and for the modifications like the Td5 gauges I will be wiring up short sub-looms. I will be running the chassis loom along the outside of the chassis, and I'm planning on running it in some split tubing. Anyone got/seen any good hints and tips for protecting the wiring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Ross i would make sure that every inch of wire is properly taped up before putting the harnesses into the split conduit. This stuff has a nasty habit of chafing wires over time, as no doubt a lot of older defender owners could testify to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 In that case, any thoughts on a better idea rather than the tubing for running it down the chassis? What about just doing a couple of a layers of heat shrink instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Rerouted my chassis loom along the top face outside of chassis, stowed in convoluted split tubing 7 tywrapped to various points to keep it secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Rerouted my chassis loom along the top face outside of chassis, stowed in convoluted split tubing 7 tywrapped to various points to keep it secure. That's my plan for location Ralph. Is my logic correct that the more places its attached, the less chaffing it will be subject to? or is there a downside to more attachments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 secure to accessible points is how I went, about every 4 to 6 inches if possible would hold it to prevent chaffing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I went for Spiral Wrap when I added wiring to my Defender. Not seen or had a problem with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I was debating on replacing the chassis section after some ominous faults when I put her back together last time and had a good ponder over this. There are verious materials you can use as split tubing I've not quite decided on my method yet but have been thinking about, larger bore "pond" tubing or even material re-enfourced ruber air/ fuel hose, split along its length. Everything will perish pretty much over time so its just goiung for something that will work protecting the wire for that period me thinks. Mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Mines in split tubing too, secured along the chassis with a couple of brackets I made up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 I went for Spiral Wrap when I added wiring to my Defender. Not seen or had a problem with that I'm avoiding spiral wrap, unless on the inside in the dash etc. As where its been used previously on my truck, it is absolutely full of mud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 I was debating on replacing the chassis section after some ominous faults when I put her back together last time and had a good ponder over this.There are verious materials you can use as split tubing I've not quite decided on my method yet but have been thinking about, larger bore "pond" tubing or even material re-enfourced ruber air/ fuel hose, split along its length. Everything will perish pretty much over time so its just goiung for something that will work protecting the wire for that period me thinks. Mav Might have to have a look at work for some tubing... If I can get the wires down without having to split it, I should be able to seal it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1607 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I recently finished doing the rewiring on a mates Series 2A, all of the wiring inside and under the bonnet was covered with braided sleeving and the chassis loom was done in convoluted tubing (the stuff without the split), and attached at convenient points along the chassis. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I'm avoiding spiral wrap, unless on the inside in the dash etc. As where its been used previously on my truck, it is absolutely full of mud! Have you thought about non sticky insulation tape ? I used to use that on my rally cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 This stuff..... http://www.eland.co.uk/cableaccessories/sleeving/cable148/braided-sleeving.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 This stuff.....http://www.eland.co.uk/cableaccessories/sleeving/cable148/braided-sleeving.html Good stuff, of course I'd never dream of acquiring any of the many types we have at work . Only trouble again is it holding all the mud/sand etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRecklessEngineer Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 How about split conduit + a squirt of builders foam as you stick it together. Should hold the cables nicely in the conduit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
def130 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Please see bellow what LR uses on the new cars http://www.hellermanntyton.co.uk/site/products/helaguard-non-metallic-conduits-and-fittings/hg-dc54/166-11807 and for taping over http://www.tesa.com/industry/automotive/electrical_systems/wire_harnessing/tesa_51006,i.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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