Neil Clark Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 Is there a recommended fixing to hold the wiring loom above the grille? There is nothing visible on mine where clearly the loom ran originally. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 On my MKIV there are a couple of permanent clips welded under the bonnet nose strengthener/support. I suppose that they rust and break off eventually. I'm sure that I have seen aftermarket push on clips which are like trim clips but with a big loop for the loom to be gripped by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 There were the fold over tabs originally (well, presumably, unless there were differences with the early bonnets). Is there any part of the grill fixing that can be used? I put cable ties through some of the grille mount holes on my Mk3 but there looks to be nothing equivalent in your photo/on the earlier cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 Just a thought following on from Josef's post. If you have the strengthening plates running along under the bonnet nose, you could drill pairs of holes about half an inch apart and pass a cable tie through taking in the loom. Can't remember what model your Spitfire is, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMi Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 there should be tabs fitted to the bonnet above the grill aperture with a plastic sleeve similar to on the chassis, the wires sit in the nose on the small shelf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Clark Posted September 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Thank you. Either tabs and clips have clearly been there. All that remain are rough patches of metal. I think I need to drill out those patches and rivet P clips or similar that I can release if I want to get to the wiring in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMi Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 or use automotive double sided tape. saves drilling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 55 minutes ago, DanMi said: or use automotive double sided tape. saves drilling I have tried many different "Brands" of Double side tape, despite clinical cleaning they all seen to fail in relatively shrt order. Anyone found one yet that will adhear to modern Plastics, which is another issue. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Clark Posted September 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 I must admit that that part of the loom is pretty heavy with all the lighting wires, bullet connectors etc. I've not had much luck with double sided tapes before and would be delighted if there is a brand that could hold it all up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 You can buy plastic clips which will take cable ties; they're supposed to be self adhesive but usually aren't. Remove the adhesive bit and glue them up out of sight, maybe four or five along the line where you want the loom to run. Use a good glue or sealant but once dry thread a cable tie through and secure the loom that way. I used white ones on the Herald and they've lasted years, and are completely invisible under the bonnet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 18 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: they're supposed to be self adhesive but usually aren't. I note that every such clip I've ever bought has a counter-sunk hole in the middle for the screw that you will inevitably need... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 51 minutes ago, NonMember said: I note that every such clip I've ever bought has a counter-sunk hole in the middle for the screw that you will inevitably need... Well you could screw them into the bonnet, I'm sure you could find nice little plastic caps for the threaded bit that sticks out in front. But, yes, that's why I mentioned using a good sealer to stick it, the original adhesive pads are no use for underbonnet applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinR Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 1 hour ago, NonMember said: I note that every such clip I've ever bought has a counter-sunk hole in the middle for the screw that you will inevitably need... Not when you stick them in place with 3M DP490 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 30 minutes ago, KevinR said: 3M DP490 At around £30 a pop?. As we are prone to say up here " how ********* much".😭 Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 3 hours ago, KevinR said: Not when you stick them in place with 3M DP490 Now that rings a bell from somewhere!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Clark Posted September 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Hmmm. I need to research this glue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165639370552?hash=item2690e03738:g:IBIAAOSwu~NjA7n0&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAkFumfO3tBbMpG4H1OdfUy9%2FHswMm0p2ZDeD7fwmvniFIfBm4jlnCMxtzovbvmrR3zQEMZoaDCdzzP2bco2K%2FG%2BwE0MKXXRk%2BvvUMKkZ51S4ylL9tNh2B2cNYjBjoYiGoYeeLf6JKSmeyOVXZPTjgRTeIN1mm5HC6RA2N6eg8JFzVAI9g85j%2BROrtX7%2FZT%2B6Q6g%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR67Dka7mYA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 For anyone reading this who has not yet painted their car, original style wiring clips are dead easy to fabricate. Just cut a T shape out of 0.8/1mm steel plug weld the top of the T to the body and bend to suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Clark Posted September 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 12 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/165639370552?hash=item2690e03738:g:IBIAAOSwu~NjA7n0&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAkFumfO3tBbMpG4H1OdfUy9%2FHswMm0p2ZDeD7fwmvniFIfBm4jlnCMxtzovbvmrR3zQEMZoaDCdzzP2bco2K%2FG%2BwE0MKXXRk%2BvvUMKkZ51S4ylL9tNh2B2cNYjBjoYiGoYeeLf6JKSmeyOVXZPTjgRTeIN1mm5HC6RA2N6eg8JFzVAI9g85j%2BROrtX7%2FZT%2B6Q6g%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR67Dka7mYA Bought it - thanks Colin. Do you know where I can buy those little plastic tags that you pictured above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 Bunning's Ha! Well I can in the Electrical Isle? Sooory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Clark Posted September 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 Well, I've got a lot of friends in Cheltenham and Sandringham Peter so I suppose.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Twitchen Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Neil Clark said: Do you know where I can buy those little plastic tags Neil, I got mine from Car Builder Solutions and a glance at their site usually triggers a much bigger order than anticipated! Dick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Clark Posted September 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 20 minutes ago, Dick Twitchen said: Neil, I got mine from Car Builder Solutions and a glance at their site usually triggers a much bigger order than anticipated! Dick Thanks Dick. I've ordered the smallest pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 36 minutes ago, Neil Clark said: Well, I've got a lot of friends in Cheltenham and Sandringham Peter so I suppose.................. Very close to Dingley Village, and there's a BIG Bunnings on the Nepean Hwy very close to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 14, 2022 Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 Neil - Don't forget that you may need the dispenser gun although I have mixed small amounts on a board. If you do get a gun make sure that you get the correct model as there are several which all look similar. Some do several different sizes of cartridge. Also the adhesive is date sensitive, so check the sell by date on the cartridge. I keep mine in the fridge!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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