[Big Vic]

Hi all, just a quick question, my landy wouldn't start today and I have narrowed it down to bad earth from engine to chassis. The problem is I cannot find where it is, I know I can easily run a new earth but would like to check the existing for peace of mind. Can anyone please enlighten me.
Thanks

 

[slob]

if yer can't find it chances are it int there

 

[Big Vic]

I think you might be right - but can you tell me where it should be?

 

[Pikey]

It should go from the engine block to the chassis. If it's there it will be very easy to spot as it's as fat as a battery lead.

 

[Big Vic]

Well I'm f**ked if I can find it - seems I'll just have to fit a new one.
Thanks for your help

 

[Griffdowg]

what motor have you got? my n/a's strap was down near the starter motor on the n/s of the engine bay, down low.

HTH

 

[boydy1989]

aye, and they bolt through the hole in the back of the nearside engine mount.

 

[Big Vic]

I had a look early this morning (by torch) and found what could possibly the connection on the n/side engine mounting, there was no wire connected and if there was it has been missing for some time. I guess it has been picking up the earth from some where else and by changing the gearbox a couple of days ago the earthing that it was using has been lost.
I will fit a new earth strap this weekend.
Thanks to all

 

[Pikey]

I had a look early this morning (by torch) and found what could possibly the connection on the n/side engine mounting, there was no wire connected and if there was it has been missing for some time. I guess it has been picking up the earth from some where else and by changing the gearbox a couple of days ago the earthing that it was using has been lost.
I will fit a new earth strap this weekend.
Thanks to all

You've been lucky it usually uses the handbrake cable as an earth. which then melts. I just had to rewire half my mates disco after his did this and shorted & melted half his wiring loom.

 

[Big Vic]

Bloody 'ell, I am lucky - best do the lottery this weekend

 

[TheVengefulElephant]

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