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Mr Baldylocks

Member Since: 15 Jul 2010
Location: Nearer my home than yours.
Posts: 487

Cable guides

Hi All
What is everyone doing to get light wires from the roof rack into the engine bay? I don’t want a snorkel and really don’t want to drill any holes in the roof (leaks enough as it is🤣🤣). I’m sure I can remember seeing something that went down the screen pillars but can’t find it now. If drilling the roof is the best option that’s ok but what connectors/ plugs have you used?
Cheers👍 Life is one big adventure, that's why we have the vehicle for the journey.

12th Aug 2018 1:06pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19551

A marine grade cable gland is an option I have see but more typically used to the rear. (With the highest IP rating is best I.e. IP 68 upwards.)
I myself wouldn't like drilling anything too but if I had to choose the vertical rear roof section would be my choice and certainly not 'A' Pillar posts. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨‍🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧

12th Aug 2018 1:49pm

ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
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2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

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12th Aug 2018 2:19pm

Mr Baldylocks

Member Since: 15 Jul 2010
Location: Nearer my home than yours.
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Thanks guys👍 Life is one big adventure, that's why we have the vehicle for the journey.

12th Aug 2018 10:02pm

Harry.O

Member Since: 25 Jul 2014
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 705

I got some little black cable tie attachments from screw fix. They have an adhesive pad on the back and a ring that the cable tie secures through. From memory they were less than a fiver for a big bag. The adhesive seems good so far. 2005 Td5 110 Hardtop
1989 300Tdi 90 Soft top
1992 200Tdi 90 Truck cab with Land Cruiser axles

13th Aug 2018 10:27am

zsd-puma

Member Since: 09 Aug 2016
Location: Kent
Posts: 2720

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black

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I got some little black cable tie attachments from screw fix. They have an adhesive pad on the back and a ring that the cable tie secures through. From memory they were less than a fiver for a big bag. The adhesive seems good so far.

And running the wires through some flexible conduit would make them look tidier too.

13th Aug 2018 12:24pm

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