Re-assembling the dash

[Paul Craddock]

Hi

I'm re-building a '95 SuperSprint I bought in bits and having problems trying to figure out what goes where behind the dash.

Firstly, what is this aluminium hoop for? I presume it's a sub-frame to hold the wiring, but where and how does it fix at each end?

Secondly, where does the wiper motor fix (and which way round)?

A few photos would be really helpful, or if you live local to St Albans, perhaps I could visit and have a look at the way yours is put together.

[Drumster]

When I rebuilt my '93 Supersprint there wasn't anything like that aluminium hoop so not sure it's necessary.....

Sorry, can't help with the wiper motor as that was ditched tenty years ago.

[Jonathan Kay]

[Jonathan Kay]

Have you got the appropriate Assembly Guide and wiring diagrams, and the British "standard" wiring colours? Please let me know if you need copies.

Jonathan

[Wrightpayne]

I made my scuttle removeable with rivnuts on the vertical panel last winter. These pics might help...('98 K series)

[Paul Craddock]

Hi Jonathan

Thanks I've got most of those bits but would dearly love to buy the appropriately coloured wires so that I can repair/re-make the loom with correct bits of cable.  Do you know where I can get these multicoloured wires in one or two meter lengths?

Paul

[Paul Craddock]

Hi

The photos are excellent, thanks. Just what I need (for now, but I might need to come back later!!).  I do need a wiper motor fixing bracket if anyone's got a spare...... though I can easily make one.

[Jonathan Kay]

The commonly recommended suppliers of wiring include:

https://polevolt.co.uk
https://www.carbuilder.com/uk
https://www.s-v-c.co.uk
https://www.holden.co.uk

but I suspect that "one or two metre lengths" suggests that you've already spotted the problem.

How about posting a Wanted message with the colours and lengths that you need? You might get some of them that way.

Jonathan

[Jonathan Kay]

Have you asked Redline if they have that wiper motor bracket?

Jonathan

[OldAndrewE]

One way of getting standard coloured wires is to get a scrap loom from an old british car.  See if you can find a friendly breakers yard

If you cannot find the wiper fixing bracket elsewhere this should be the same 37H4836 - Mini wiper motor stainless steel strap with seal (minispares.com)

You will also need one of these if you have not got one ALA6642 - Mini wiper motor rubber mounting pad (13h4718) (minispares.com)

[Wrightpayne]

12voltplanet will supply cable in measured lengths. I've used them lots for wiring changes on my VW transporter.

[Wrightpayne]

Quick check on ebay and mini wiper brackets are readily available for £12ish incl the rubber lined bracket and the rubber block that goes under the motor.