Beware stock air tube and wires

[Bashman]

Went out to change the drivebelt on the Ex. When I removed the stock air outlet tube, I found it had chafed into one of my power wires. Repaired and repositioned the wires and tilted the tube slightly to gain 3/4" clearance between the two. It has been rubbing for some time now and was lucky to find it when I did. Might be a good idea to make sure your wires have lots of clearance and not touching like mine were.

http://www.explorerforum.com/data/503/8811chafed_wire.jpg
Sorry about the quality of the second pic. Never go drinking the night before you take zoom shots, or at least get a tripod then.

 

[Crankcase]

Good tip Bashman, my wires are already running away from the tube though, due to the police mods.....

 

[kandtholman]

Yeah mine were too. I found them like that when I broke the positive battery terminal, so I wrapped up the wire and moved them so they would not rub. My wire was exposed.
Kurt

 

[SWLathrop]

YUCK...can you say "PLEASE clean me"...LOL

Remenber, A clean engine is a HAPPY emgine...

 

[Bashman]

LOL...I'm afraid if I clean the engine, my power steering will start to leak again!

 

[daniel cauchon]

your riht your engine needs a shower !!!!