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Subject:Re: Extra Grounds on 1.9l
From:Per Lindgren
Date:Fri, 14 Apr 2000 17:30:22 +0200

Jay L Snyder wrote:

> Where exactly are the best places to run additional ground straps on my
> 1.9l Digijet?  The stock braids look to be in good shape, but I thought I
> would install a few more.  I know my mechanic installed several rather ugly
> wires on my '86.  It was not copper braid.  If I use wire, what size is
> sufficient, considering that smaller guage is more flexible.  I don't want
> to have too many extra wires, just the most important ones.

I had problemes with ignition noise in the stereo system on my previous 88
Syncro. I put on additional ground strap to the alternator from the left head,
and also connected the strap to the mechanical fuel punp blockoff (engine case
grounds ok), the right side head and the right side of te engine compartment,
in addition to the house on the alternator. The noise didnt go away, but the
engine was sure grounded well. The wire was 2,5 mm2.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i