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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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I need to find a wiring harness for my 12a, (the 'main' harness across the top of the engine). I have looked everywhere I could think of looking and cannot find one for a 12a. My new engine comes in a week or so and I want to replace as many older parts as possible.
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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buy an aftermarket carb and you wont even need it, just run wires to alt. and a couple sensors. get the most out of your new engine.
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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Whats wrong with the one you got? Wires dont wear out generally speaking.
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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I agree, just make a new harness, and use better thicker wiring.
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 10:45 PM
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I thought about getting a new carb, wasnt sure about which switches to unplug. My wiring is a bit stiff, was just going to go with original stuff. But now that you mention it, maybe a new carb might be the way to go..... so undecided.
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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you pretty much unplug everything, putting carbs on these cars is a very easy task, affording them is the problem.
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 07:08 AM
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about the carbs....

....looking today for a nice weber. Thanks (could not find ANY engine wiring harness to save my life)

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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 07:21 AM
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What year car? I have 2 extra S3 harnesses
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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What year car? I have 2 extra S3 harnesses

Hey Ian, I have an 83.... by the way, where in Iowa are you?
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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Washington. I may know of a couple extra 83s but I will have to check again. I will let you know if I find something.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 07:27 AM
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cool thanks....
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 07:49 AM
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Hey! Another 1st gen owner in the area. Welcome! Ian has been helping me rebuild a 13B 6 port for my 85 GS project car. He's a nice guy and it's nice to have the help. But his avatar doesn't really reflect how he looks...his nose is a little bigger than that
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 07:52 AM
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LoL.... I wondered....
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 08:14 AM
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Hey just an FYI.... I found a website for a company that will make ANY wiring harness needed for ANY vehicle ever made, pretty much.

http://www.painlesswiring.com/
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