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Topic subjectWiring harness zip anchors
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112005, Wiring harness zip anchors
Posted by mreigle, Dec-04-08 01:35 AM
Anyone know where bo pick these up? They hold the harness next to the timing belt and slide over the valve cover screws. I searched the forum and Google with no luck :( Satan couldn't find them in their parts list. Of course they probably come with a new harness.
112006, RE: Wiring harness zip anchors
Posted by teklein, Dec-04-08 06:02 AM
For things like that I either get them in a junkyard, or at car audio shops ;)

They have a ton of wiring anchors with zip ties, clips, etc. They should have something that will work for you!
112007, RE: Wiring harness zip anchors
Posted by mreigle, Dec-04-08 07:09 AM
The ones at the just yards have already been fastened and I wouldn't think they could be loosened. The ones for the 420a seem to be unique to the car. My audio sponsor has seen anything like it.
112008, RE: Wiring harness zip anchors
Posted by teklein, Dec-04-08 07:30 AM
Use a small flat head screwdriver, the junkyard ones will come off.

And I know you wont find an exact one at a stereo shop, but you could probably find something similar that would work.
112009, RE: Wiring harness zip anchors
Posted by mreigle, Dec-04-08 03:19 PM
Thanks for the help. I still have the ones on my car that I can pry. I was just looking for new ones to clean up the engine bay.

112010, RE: Wiring harness zip anchors
Posted by DirtMegirt, Dec-04-08 07:51 PM
I know what you mean Mark. I was looking for new ones for the same reason. Mine are old and yellowed and don't even lock to the vc stud mounts anymore. I looked everywhere, but never found any that were like the stockers. If you find some, please post where.
112011, RE: Wiring harness zip anchors
Posted by mreigle, Dec-05-08 04:15 AM
I was able to pry the zip connector loose with a screwdriver and attach it in a new location. Thanks teklein for the idea. I then painted it with engine enamel. Looks good for now but chances are it will chip with time. If I find a source I will post it.

Thanks for the help.
112012, RE: Wiring harness zip anchors
Posted by teklein, Dec-05-08 05:55 AM
Try dying it in Rit Dye if you want to go that hardcore with it.

Also, Krylon Fusion is awesome stuff for plastic. I painted my cowl piece with the gloss black Fusion, that was a year ago. Still looks great and its in the sun/rain/etc. all the time.

No clearcoat either!
112013, RE: Wiring harness zip anchors
Posted by mreigle, Dec-05-08 04:09 PM
Thanks for the words of wisdom.

I must have a half dozen cans of engine enamel around for touch ups.