Wire Tuck

[shavasb]

Hey to all!!

I'm new here and don't want to waste anyones time....but also get those pesky 30 posts under my belt!! Anyway..I'm really looking into a MAJOR overhaul of my "90 . Total paint job is in the works and I'm doing a turbo build on the motor. Well...since my motor will be out, I would like to clean things up in the engine comp. Any advise on a wire tuck would be appreciated. Do I have to extend any wires, or can I get a false pannel/cover for the firewall or inner fender wells to hide wires/ fuses etc?



Later, Shavas.

[NAiL05]

Get creative and hide wires by yourself. There is no set DIY on wire tucks. There are people you can pay to do it but it will run you 350+ depending on the job. Just do it yourself its not hard all it requires is hiding and extending of some wires.

[foamypirate]

As Nail said, just extend the wires. Most people usually run them through the wiper motor area, then into the fender. You might have to drill some holes. Other than that, just try to keep everything labeled or color coded (color coded wire is slightly more expensive, but worth it!). Take your time and do it right. No electrical tape! I would personally use solder and heatshrink tubing, it takes forever, but you don't want to have to worry about having a hard time diagnosing future issues, because you shouldn't have any! Just take your time.

[JohnD1079]

depending on how you do it, you may not even have to cut and solider. I didnt cut anything mine. But i wouldnt bank on it.

[deevergote]

Also, saying you're getting the 30 posts out of the way is a great way to make the staff keep an eye on you... any posts with little substance will be deleted. I know everyone does it, but when you're open about it... it just draws attention!

And yes, you MUST extend wires to do a wire tuck.

[Cb_JoeyG]

geeet some deev! haha

[shavasb]

As I stated in the initial post."I don't want to waste anyones time". I'm going to keep all posts relevant. I really do appreciate how quick you all responded. Thanks for the quality answers.

Later,Shavas.

[JohnD1079]

And yes, you MUST extend wires to do a wire tuck.

I didnt. The only thing i remember was cutting a couple ground wires that went to the ground box things in order to lengthen the length of the wires overall. I then just grounded the single wire somewhere else.

[NAiL05]

I didnt. The only thing i remember was cutting a couple ground wires that went to the ground box things in order to lengthen the length of the wires overall. I then just grounded the single wire somewhere else.

True. 99% of the time you do not have to extend wires. The only wires I have heard peopel extend are small things such as the headlights. Any sensors or anything I WOULD NOT advise changing the length or cutting it. It can alter how it reads. Other places to hide this stuff is in the fender which is one or under the glove compartment.