Hello I am kinda new to Zs I have a 1985 z31 n/a
This might be a stupid question but there is what looks like a ground wire that connects to the diff. what is it for? thanks in advance for any insight
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Ground wire?
Thu Oct 18, 2012 4:06 pm
Ground wire?
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Re: Ground wire?
Post by gmac708 » https://forums.nicoclub.com/gmac708-u102638.html Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:00 am
Yup, it's a bonding wire. It prevents static buildup. Diff is rubber isolated and needs external bonding. This static charge can cause galvanic corrosion.
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