Home
About Us
Calendar
Fiero Documents
Merchandise
Tips
Links
Members
Message Board
Other Fiero Clubs
VIN Decoder
Speed Calculator
GFC Facebook Page
 
« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Temp gauge wiring wrap  (Read 59101 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

GTRS Fiero

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12,510
  • It is what it is.
    • View Profile
Temp gauge wiring wrap
« on: September 11, 2019, 08:35:20 pm »
I did not like the look of the old wrap on the temp gauge wiring


So I replaced it


When I pulled the plug to install this wrap, it was dissappointing to see this


Keep in mind that this had been replaced only a few thousand miles ago with a new plug

So the longevity was not that great

But the connector is very close to the exhaust.

So, I made sure that the new wrap extends to cover the connector..
« Last Edit: September 11, 2019, 08:37:19 pm by GTRS Fiero »
Logged

GTRS Fiero

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12,510
  • It is what it is.
    • View Profile
Re: Temp gauge wiring wrap
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2019, 08:42:51 pm »
I believe that this heat shield will help the wiring, and hopefully be more visually appealing.  The connector should be able to withstand coolant temps, but hopefully the wrap will not make things worse by containing the heat.
Logged

Fierofool

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 10,646
    • View Profile
    • Georgia Fiero Club
Re: Temp gauge wiring wrap
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2019, 09:44:36 pm »
There is supposed to be a sheet metal shield between the sensor and exhaust manifold.
Logged
There are three kinds of men:

1.    The ones that learn by reading.
2.    The few who learn by observation.
3.    The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves.    Will Rogers

GTRS Fiero

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12,510
  • It is what it is.
    • View Profile
Re: Temp gauge wiring wrap
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2019, 09:56:43 pm »
Hmmm.  Mine seems to be missing.
Logged

GTRS Fiero

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12,510
  • It is what it is.
    • View Profile
Re: Temp gauge wiring wrap
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2021, 10:10:26 am »
I have removed the heat wrap.  There is a possibility that the heat was being trapped in the wrap, causing reading issues.  Either way, we had a string of faulty temp sensors.
Logged

Fierofool

  • Global Moderator
  • *****
  • Posts: 10,646
    • View Profile
    • Georgia Fiero Club
Re: Temp gauge wiring wrap
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2021, 07:06:07 pm »
The sheet metal shield originally mounted with the stock ignition coil.  It probably was removed when you went to the coilpack.  The shield cups underneath the sensor and harness end, protecting it from the heat from the end of the exhaust manifold.
Logged
There are three kinds of men:

1.    The ones that learn by reading.
2.    The few who learn by observation.
3.    The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves.    Will Rogers

GTRS Fiero

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12,510
  • It is what it is.
    • View Profile
Re: Temp gauge wiring wrap
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2021, 07:16:04 pm »
That shield is now in place.
Logged

GTRS Fiero

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12,510
  • It is what it is.
    • View Profile
Re: Temp gauge wiring wrap
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2021, 01:08:12 am »
It seemed that heat was being trapped by the wrap, so the wrap was removed.  No real change.
Logged

GTRS Fiero

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 12,510
  • It is what it is.
    • View Profile
Re: Temp gauge wiring wrap
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2021, 09:22:59 pm »
Time is getting tight.  Do you have a trailer?  Tow vehicle?
Logged
Pages: [1]
« previous next »