Make your own Mercedes R107 D Jetronic wiring harness. Also used in Porsche, Jaguar, Volvo and VW.

This is a detailed video showing how you can save money by making your own wiring loom/harness.
After 40 years in a hot engine bay, wiring harnesses and looms become brittle and lose their flexibility which can lead to intermittent engine problems.
Making your own harness and loom looks really difficult and daunting, but with the right tools and materials anyone can do attempt it.
0:00 Intro
1:16 Where to buy crimps, boots and plastic plugs etc
2:32 What cable to use
4:30 Using the correct tape and sheathing
6:27 Use a stitch picker to remove the existing sheathing
6:51 Getting started - 1st step
7:24 Use a hot knife to stop braided sheathing fraying
7:39 A car tyre valve cap keeps wires together
9:18 Cut the braided sheathing longer than you need it
11:50 Tips on soldering the pins
12:57 Perfect crimps every time
13:28 Use lubrication to get boots on
14:20 Adding the earth terminal
15:10 Testing the wires
16.13 Where to buy materials

[@can-cruiser]

Great video. Exactly what I planned on doing on my next project. Thanks for posting and sharing!

[@MikesMercsandothercars]

Thanks for your comment - good to know that these videos are useful. Getting the right crimpers and strippers makes the job a million times easier. Mike

[@TonyLiveTV]

Nice job & good tips.

[@michaelsliwinski8044]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@MikesMercsandothercars]

Thanks - easily doable with the right tools. Mike