Repop engine wire straps

[Larry M.]

Re: Repop engine wire straps

Thanks Tom, but I have those LICS on the car now which all broke in a month. Larry, you said you have tried three suppliers, have you tried the ones offered by Doc, his say injected molded in Connecticut which is fine if the proper material is used.

Yes I have. Used Doc and LICS and Paragon. All failed in some locations, and some survived in locations where the heat and stresses were less. I had one on the passenger side by the radiator that always broke after a few weeks. I finally found a few used originals ($$$) and put an original in the problem location. Still there after two years.

I, also, was hopeful using the Doc's product.........as this is an area where he excells above the rest. Maybe I'm just unlucky. Give him a try.

Larry

[Patrick B.]

Re: Repop engine wire straps

With all these problems with new repops, is it possible to open the originals to install a new harness and then reuse them? Is there a trick to it?

[Larry M.]

Re: Repop engine wire straps

With all these problems with new repops, is it possible to open the originals to install a new harness and then reuse them? Is there a trick to it?

Yes ........this is no problem. Many, like me initially, thought the repops would be just fine and therefore cut the originals or threw them away. Some were nicked or had overspray, or just looked worn, etc etc. Oh well, live and learn.

Larry

[Al R.]

Re: Repop engine wire straps

Craig, how much of the tip did you melt?

[Russ S.]

Re: Repop engine wire straps

Heating the strap and pre-bending them prevents the breakage.

[Craig O.]

Re: Repop engine wire straps

Craig, how much of the tip did you melt?

well that's a judgement call, just enough to mushroom the tip. and as Russ mention using a heat gun to pre-bend the straps works fine