Scott Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) I've had a quick look through the manuals and I can't find anything that will help me. I'm looking to replace most of the wires from the battery but I can't remember off the top of my head what I will need. Just wondering if there are any diagrams of it. The Alternator to battery is out, reason being that I don't want to remove the AC rad just yet so I'm leaving that as it is. Other than that I think the rest are easy enough. I just can't think of the negative side of things. Am I right in saying this is the only positives I need to worry about. Battery to starter motor Battery to Fusebox Alternator to battery (will be staying as is) Battery to splitter for amps etc etc Where does the negative terminal go to? Are there multiple points or is it one main earth? Cheers Edited March 3, 2012 by Scott (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 My car came from Japan with earthing wires going everywhere!? I have contemplated whether they are all necessary as they bug me!lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 My car came from Japan with earthing wires going everywhere!? I have contemplated whether they are all necessary as they bug me!lol! Is it possible that you have an earthing kit installed? I can't remember exactly where all the earthing points are but I know there are a couple on the intake manifold etc. The earthing kits connect to all these points but they go over the top of the engine etc which can look a little messy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 I just had a look to see what I have and I only have the 1 earth lead. I'm assuming I haven't lost anything but if I can find a diagram I would be happier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Yes mate, full earthing kit - they are marked "Splitfire" "Made in the USA". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Yes mate, full earthing kit - they are marked "Splitfire" "Made in the USA". The only reason I would fit one of those would be if I had any issues. But then, that would be covering over the cracks. I don't see any reason not to remove it if you don't like it bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 Noone? I thought this would be an easy one lol. Just looking for where the battery -ive terminal mounts to really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blyth Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Noone? I thought this would be an easy one lol. Just looking for where the battery -ive terminal mounts to really There's just one wire to the side of the engine block from the negative battery terminal. The "engine ground" wires connect the rest of the chassis to the battery through the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 There's just one wire to the side of the engine block from the negative battery terminal. The "engine ground" wires connect the rest of the chassis to the battery through the engine. Yeah that's what I thought Do you know where it mounts onto though? On the block? I think it's bolted on, is that right? Rather than a nut I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Blyth Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I can't remember exactly what fastener is used for the engine end. I've tried to have a look on mine but I can't find it using the light from the screen of my phone! The EPC however, suggests it's a bolt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 I can't remember exactly what fastener is used for the engine end. I've tried to have a look on mine but I can't find it using the light from the screen of my phone! The EPC however, suggests it's a bolt: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=147375&stc=1&d=1330810491 Ideal, thanks for that. Looks like it's between the AC and the oil filter going by that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lude Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 mine has aftermarket grounding kit also by the looks. ive got: one from battery to the strut area (where ignitor is fastened to) one from battery to the intake manifold (at front near the PAS pump) one from battery to the rear of the engine one from battery to the alternator didnt have nothing to the air con pump would imagine theres one to the starter motor but cant remember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Scott the -ve are pretty important, the -ve terminal will normally go to the chassis and then the engine earths to the chassis as well, I would use 2 engine earths AND an earth from the head to the same earth point the -ve terminal is connected too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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