Where do the two ground straps go in the engine compartment? - '87 Carrera

[Tippy]

Just as the title says.

The two ground straps that are connected by the lid hinges.

Where do they terminate to?

[andyt11]

I remember these grounds when I was dong my engine drop, not sure where the other end went though.....

[Tippy]

Not those. The wide, braided copper ones that are connected near the lid hinges.

I just don't know where they connect on the other end.

[andyt11]

I don't think i have any on my deck hinges, just the ones in the pic and one on the gearbox if I remember rightly.

[Tippy]

Originally Posted by andyt11

I don't think i have any on my deck hinges, just the ones in the pic and one on the gearbox if I remember rightly.

Really?

These totally look factory since they have plastic covers on them.

They are not directly on the hinges, just right next to them.

[chris.817]

I can look tonight. I have those straps too but do not know where the other side attaches. I've never removed them.

[Tippy]

Originally Posted by chris.817

I can look tonight. I have those straps too but do not know where the other side attaches. I've never removed them.

Please do!

[1-6-2-4-3-5]

Is this the strap? (Sorry for the dark photo- not much light in our parking deck)...

If so, the other end attaches to the hinge bolt at the underside of the engine compartment.

[Por_sha911]

That ground strap is for the rear wiper.

[Tippy]

Originally Posted by 1-6-2-4-3-5

Is this the strap? (Sorry for the dark photo- not much light in our parking deck)...

If so, the other end attaches to the hinge bolt at the underside of the engine compartment.

Yes, thank you. Do both hook to the hinges?

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

That ground strap is for the rear wiper.

My car never had a rear wiper AFAIK.

[1-6-2-4-3-5]

Yes - same condition at both hinges.

[Tippy]

Originally Posted by 1-6-2-4-3-5

Yes - same condition at both hinges.

Thanks!

BTW, I like your forum "handle"! 1-6-2-4-3-5.....very cool

[1-6-2-4-3-5]

Much appreciated! Using the name gives me one less thing to think about during a valve adjustment....

[Tippy]

Originally Posted by 1-6-2-4-3-5

Much appreciated! Using the name gives me one less thing to think about during a valve adjustment....

Yep, exactly what I was thinking....

[andyt11]

Ah yes - I do have those now you mention it!!

One is caught in this photo, on the right hand hinge.

[chris.817]

The inboard end attaches at the hinge pivot bolt/nut. My 87 has no wiper and has this strap on the right side only. I have the cab style third brake light.