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Ferrari 1980's ignition coil connector rubber boot.

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  1. 360modena2003

    360modena2003 Formula 3

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    Hello,

    Any suggestion on how to replace/repair this?

    I believe the boot could be found, but I think it would be risky to de-pin the connector. Image Unavailable, Please Login

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    360modena2003, Mar 15, 2022
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  2. wmuno

    wmuno Formula Junior Silver Subscribed

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    I suggest buying a can of black liquid vinyl (Plasti Dip or Liquid Tape) and painting an even coat over the top of the entire boot.
     
    wmuno, Mar 15, 2022
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  3. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Taking the connector apart and back together is not a great big deal. It may take a trip to the electronics store to buy one of the several special tools for the job. See if you can get the boot. Lots of people here can talk you through taking the connector apart.
     
    Rifledriver, Mar 15, 2022
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  4. tbakowsky

    tbakowsky Two Time F1 World Champ Consultant Professional Ferrari Technician

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    Look on the Porsche forums. The 928 used a similar ignition module and connector boots..
     
    tbakowsky, Mar 15, 2022
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  5. Llenroc

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    In addition to what RD is stating; here is a pic of type tools to use, the red handle one is what I have used to remove the pins from a similar plug. The other is an example of a tool you might find at an electronic store and will work also. In the pic are 2 boots that I have, they are 46mm and the smaller one is 39mm, not sure which you would need. you are welcome to have these; send me a PM with your address and I will send to you. The pins are easily removed, there probably is a youtube vid on the process.
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    Llenroc, Mar 18, 2022
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  6. 360modena2003

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    Thank you very much. PM sent.

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    360modena2003, Mar 19, 2022
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  7. raemin

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    This connector is not the usual fastin faston seen in our cars, but the boot lolks like a TE. As you do not have access to digikey (US) or TME (Europe), you may try 3waycomp in the Uk

    https://www.3waycomponents.co.uk/Automotive-Connectors/Timer-Connectors/Timer-Connector-Kits-With-Boots/7-Way-TE-Junior-Power-Timer-Black-Wiring-Connector-Kit-With-Boot

    (note that their ebay store provides cheap shipping).

    As far as the connector is concerned it's a no brainer to me: I cut the harness and replace the whole connector.
     
    raemin, Mar 19, 2022
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