TankTread Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Hey guys, I am just finishing up my clutch replacement job and came across this ground wire that seems to have broken off at the ring terminal. I can't find the rest of the ring anywhere on the engine and don't remember removing this during the project. Can anyone tell me where the end of this connects on the engine side? The other end as you can see connects the "dog bone" bracket on the firewall. Thanks for your help. http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll273/meisengart/IMG_20121113_220657.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ25subie05 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 i am almost positive that is somewhere on the transmission, i remember taking my transmission out and taking that 10mm bolt off with it, i just can't remember where and my cars outside (too lazy to run out and look lol ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Swing the wire around and see how far it reaches, there will be a bolt or something for it. I think someone else asked a week or so ago. My 1st guess would be to a tranny mount bolt. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Top of transmission, one of the case bolts. A 12mm head bolt that goes thru the top of both case halves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcalaway Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 did you locate where this connects? i have the same problem and cannot find the broken ring on any bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Just pick one, or any bolt. just connect the two ends. I just made up new ground wires for both heads, I should get a picture before I put the bottom engine cover back on. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Finally got around to it. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/th_DSCN5215_zps4651c6e9.jpg http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/th_DSCN5218_zps47b42c1c.jpg 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 If you have the miles in a salted state, get yours replaced! I was going to make one but a fully sealed 4g ground wire is cheap. My bare ground wire on the drivers head was ok, but the passenger side was rotted away causing misfiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 If you have the miles in a salted state, get yours replaced! I was going to make one but a fully sealed 4g ground wire is cheap. My bare ground wire on the drivers head was ok, but the passenger side was rotted away causing misfiring. Got any pics of it? that seems to be the only ting that didn't get rusted on my car. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Got any pics of it? that seems to be the only ting that didn't get rusted on my car. Isn't there a picture in my post above ? Just get any decent terminal and make up your own cable. Any auto parts store will have what you need. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Got any pics of it? that seems to be the only ting that didn't get rusted on my car. It just crumbled when I touched it. By the time I unbolted it, all I had were the terminals. I had built one using three 10g wires, but for $6.50 a "proper" ground lead is cheap. Between the salt and the heat off the header/up, and storage in a heated garage, it was toast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Isn't there a picture in my post above ? Just get any decent terminal and make up your own cable. Any auto parts store will have what you need. My bad, should have used quote It just crumbled when I touched it. By the time I unbolted it, all I had were the terminals. I had built one using three 10g wires, but for $6.50 a "proper" ground lead is cheap. Between the salt and the heat off the header/up, and storage in a heated garage, it was toast. That's crazy. Sent from my iFail using Tapatalk App 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Update: The cables lasted just over two years before the terminals corroded with the same symptoms. The bulk of the corrosion occurs at the connection between the cable and the body. I replaced with new hardware and Flex Sealed this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 At least you know how to fix it now. Why don't you spend more time around here ? Only 18 post in two years... Or do you have a life...unlike most of us LOL 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Well... working 6 days a week on a business startup, 7th day spent fixing things our family breaks... I'm not complaining but that is my life! I've gleaned a lot from this forum and I try to contribute what I feel is relevant, otherwise, I'm just not into posting on all of the forums I belong to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 At least you know where to go to get the right answers. Good luck with your business. It's not easy. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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