I certainly agree about good grounds. Everything works well (at least
electrically) thus far and it made me wonder what the heck it was doing
hanging loose all this time. I'll find the attachment point and get it
attached. Thanks!
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
carlynneracing@charter.net
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 10:26 AM
To: Vic Hughes; Bill Tubbs; alpines
Subject: Re: Series V: Ground Strap
Bill,
As Vic says, that strap grounds the engine/starter; completing the
electrical circuit for the starter, ignition and generator. On my series 1,
it connects to the firewall with a bolt and to one of the engine/bell
housing bolts.
Assure the strap is in 'new' condition. If not, go to any auto parts store
and get a new one. If your attaching one end to a painted surface,
sand/clean all the paint off and assure a rust free mating surface. You can
spread an anti-rust gel or paint over it after attaching it, but you want as
good a ground as possible. On the other end that you attach to the
engine/bell housing, clean all paint, rust, grease, goo and gunk and assure
this surface is also as clean as possible.
I don't claim to be an "electrical expert", but experience has taught me
that most electrical problems begin with poor connections, poor grounds and
corrosion. Good luck.
Carl
Subject: Re: Series V: Ground Strap
> Bill,
>
> That strap grounds the engine/transmission (and hence the starter) to the
> body; on my S3 it's grounded thru one of the bolts that holds the
> transmission "subframe" to the body, I suspect it doesn't matter which.
> Mind you, can't guarantee that's original (thanks to DPO most everything
> else hasn't been).
>
> Vic
> Subject: Series V: Ground Strap
>
>
> > There is a braided ground strap dangling underneath my drivetrain, just
> > under the bellhousing area. The limited clearance makes it hard for me
to
> > detect, but where is it supposed to be attached? Just anywhere it
> reaches,
> > or is there a particular bolt that's standard?
> >
> > Bill
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