Spark Plug Wire Looms out of Zip Ties

[@ChepeDaBoss]

Anyone else came here from his recent video on how to change the spark plugs? no, just me? I love the difference from this video and his newest!

[@scottblanchette5675]

Great idea for spark plug looms!! I havent seen nothing that original since the night I called my dad to help me get my truck home because the alternator belt broke.. 30 years ago I watched my dad make me a temporary alternator belt out of a pair of panty hose just to get it home until the parts store opened the next morning..That was the day I knew MacGyver didn't have anything on my dad!!

[@williamkoffke7214]

zip ties the 3rd favorite product of the DIYer, just behind duct tape and WD40

[@johns3655]

William Koffke agreeed

[@thechristiancuber2716]

And hot glue

[@danielhooper7776]

youre forgetting medium strength thread locker and soapy wooder

[@waqasrasool6494]

in my list, wd40 (1),ties (2), acetone (3)

[@PneumaticFrog]

@@waqasrasool6494 for me, zipties, wd40, superglue

[@taylorbledsoe6090]

as a computer nerd with a deep rooted love for cable management, I approve. I've been thinking about redoing all my cable management for my desk setup, and I will most definitely make use of this little trick, I don't know why I didn't think of it before.

[@chrisfix]

+Taylor Bledsoe That is a cool idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@YeetxBoi]

Taylor Bledsoe would work great with colored zip ties for water cooling tubing management!

[@jilyncruz3327]

@@chrisfix3

[@jilyncruz3327]

@@chrisfix 😱

[@JerryStevens]

I like the tip. But I also like how-to videos that are concise, without long intros and useless cheesy background music. The camera doesn't shake. There's no rambling or excessive ums and ahs either. Sounds basic but it's amazing how many bad tutorial videos there are. Subscribed.

[@chrisfix]

+Jerry Stevens thanks Jerry and welcome aboard!

[@kayzphotography3678]

Jerry Stevens +1 ... Totally agree and awesome job Chris.

[@charlesdowns1691]

@@chrisfix will wire that touch possibly cause a back fire? my car can backfire through exhaust on heavy acceleration. plugs 1.3.5. wires are zip tied all together+ I noticed them. I never did it and need to re do them. thank you sir.

[@dmalott0908]

Just recently found your channel, but your videos are not only informative, but extremely detailed as well. Great stuff Chris! Thanks for helping out the normal DIYer.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot! Glad the videos are helpful and you are learning!

[@tomcummings7162]

Great tip Chris! Always like it when you can make something neater. One pointer that I could offer, is that instead of cutting the zip tie with the diagonal pliers, use a pair of "side cutter" pliers. Grad the tie by the tip of the pliers and twist until it breaks off. That way you will not have a sharp edge and it breaks off flush. Learned this being an electrician for 40 years. Tom

[@chrisfix]

Tom Cummings Thanks and thanks for the added tip Tom!

[@josephbragg1162]

I would have never thought to use zip ties like this as I always carry a whole bunch of various sizes and colors. Great video and I just learned something today because my '96 Silverado has some of the spark plug wire clips broken. I just ordered new spark plug wires high performance and it came with clips but in a bind or a pinch and to last a while the zip tie trick is amazing. Thank you for sharing it I never would have thought.

[@geoffreychadwick9229]

GENIUS. Holy cow I can't even begin to say how simple an idea this is, but wow that's a good idea. And think, you could even do this on higher heat areas (high temp silicone wires/cables etc) using metal zip ties!

[@ScubaCat3]

Wow that's nifty. The next time one breaks, I'm doing this instead of buying a new clip that'll eventually disintegrate again. Thanks for the cool tip!

[@chrisfix]

+ScubaCat3 No problem!

[@brianzaborowski2724]

Awesome idea! Where were you about 30 some years ago when I could've used this? lol

[@chrisfix]

Haha I was not even born

[@chrisfix]

Haha

[@danielkingery2894]

Thanks Chris...saved me an 80 mile trip to the nearest auto parts that open at 6pm on Saturday...lol

[@cristian6766]

Over the years and when the sub numbers went higher and higher you also became more enthuziastic. It’funny how money work. I love your vids and this channel! All the best to you an family, Cristian

[@chrisfix]

Has nothing to do with money and has all to do with my comfort in front of the camera.

[@cristian6766]

I understand. Thank you for clearing it up for me! I really appreciate what you do for us! Keep up the great work. Cristian

[@justjake3405]

Youve come a long way! But your older videos still end up being handy! Thanks chris

[@scottcol23]

Sweet old school video. I saw these on a buddies truck and wanted to know how to do it. I knew ChrisFix would have it covered.

[@SteverRob]

Saw this in an old Hot Rod magazine years ago. Great idea 💡

[@billhughes5081]

I use this trick on my RC motor wires, works great. Keeps them together, orderly looking and elevated above the motor so the motor heat doesn't heat up the wires and looks trick!

[@dennislaplant4572]

Bravo........Great tip Mr. Fix !

[@kensworldgarage6272]

That's a great idea, I ended up pulling wire looms off a truck at the ol' scrap yard, worked ok too and it was pretty cheap

[@FOEChico]

I had to clean up all the LAN and power cables when offices got interior renewed, since I’m the only one who know how to “plug the cables”. 😩 Guess what I used : the Zip ties, I remembered this vid and worked great. If the company need to swap one of the cables? None of my problem, I’ll quit. Thanks for the tip

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad this worked well for you!

[@VenturaWedMin]

This is the best tip I've seen in years. Thanks

[@YukonDelta-hb2oy]

Zip ties and Duck tape, two of the most important items in anybody tool kit :-)

[@chrisfix]

Leander Wynn YES!

[@charlesblum5256]

Chris Fix is the MAN!!!

[@godfreyhamshire]

Hi Chris, thank you for this idea, we used it to make looms for our Toyota 2E engine we busy fixing up. The end result looks really cool thank you very much.

[@chrisfix]

Awesome!

[@venividivici4253]

Godfrey Hamshire Specs of the engine?

[@Airtimebilly]

Very cool idea. I just received a new set of 10.2mm wires from online for my 400 (409 sbc) and haven't seen looms for these but his will work great! The performance industry is so "geared" towards high costs even for wired looms so I love money saving ideas that look good! Thanks for the great tip! Bill

[@chrisfix]

Bill Rogers Thanks Bill! Yea, the best part is you can get different color zip ties if you want and also you can make as many looms as you want!

[@mladenmarincic6618]

Great Idea. I came across this video, as i was searching for a way to fix my bumper with zip ties :D. Thumb up from me

[@DoubleD8056]

@chrisfix I just did this on my 95 f150 xlt and it looks great!! Something I’ll always remember how to do and I’ll always remember who showed me how to do it. Thank you so much for all you do. 😊🚗🛠

[@76Fordblue]

Just did this today man. thanks for showing us. makes a nice appearance

[@chrisfix]

+Arturo Perez Awesome!!! Glad the video was helpful!

[@TheThirdWheel618]

Thanks Chris fix !!!!!! I'm going to do this while installing my Taylor wires on my newly rebuilt engine give it that backyard mechanical ....

[@WompWompIndustries]

This man is no regular man he is the ziptie man

[@barracudanetworks1662]

This is an excellent video; I've never done this before and incidentally, I'm wiring up a Wilwood setup as well. Thank you very much for sharing and the additional info regarding the difference between aviation pliers and the pliers you're using (which I also have).

[@shawniebeans8382]

Zip-tie and ductape.. gift from the Gods!!!!

[@chrisfix]

shawn carroll haha dont forget wd40!

[@Enigma758]

Very nice idea. I wish I had thought of it.

[@chrisfix]

+Enigma758 Thanks a lot!

[@Kman.]

Why would it make any difference now that you know what it is and how to do it? I mean, there's no Finder's Fee associated with this...no "invention", no book deal, no claim to fame, etc. Do you really mean, you would have liked to have known about this PRIOR to seeing this video approx. 5 months ago?

[@johns3655]

Kman He is appreciating that Chris fix published a video on this. Geez

[@DistortedGecko]

Great tip. I broke mine changing my wires the other day. Gonna give this a try for sure.

[@chrisfix]

DistortedGecko Yea, I broke most of mine too which is why I came up with this!

[@thetinpin]

Badass idea! Thanks! Those things are ridiculously fragile after a few years next to the engine.

[@chrisfix]

tin pin Thanks! Yea, I usually break them which is why I came up with this haha

[@JhunM69]

Ha ha ha! What a smart idea Chris! I don't need it but hell, I'll try it and maybe add it on a couple of wire turns...

[@chrisfix]

Thanks man! It really tidies up the engine compartment!

[@jshelburne2704]

Hey, . something I can still do at my old age! BTW, my bug was officially 54yrs old last month... AND, the guy who sold it to me called last week to congradulate LucilleBug's 54th birthday... still running strong after all these years - Thnx to Mike Smith at Toyota of LaCrescenta (CA), formerly 1960 - 94 at Bob Smith VW, Hollywood, CA (where I picked up my new car May 21, 1966).

[@locotrucker46]

That's so cool. Thanks brother for posting this video. It was very helpful.

[@ashland82391]

Very very cool man. it's a great way to make things look clean in the engine bay!

[@GregRickard]

Perfect Chris tx. Those looms are very expensive here where i live.

[@aarongilbert2307]

This video helped me tremendously. Thank you

[@silkytp789]

As usual, when you run into a weird problem, ChrisFix has a video on how to deal with it. Thanks for this video - while changing my wires one of the looms dropped somewhere and I cannot find it after searching for 40 minutes. I think I'll make one now...

[@chrisfix]

Silky Tp Haha, perfect! I am glad the video was helpful!

[@kmboojitsu21]

Thanks for sharing... but do you think I can use different color zip ties if I want ?

[@chrisfix]

+KP Boojitsu Yes, you can use any color you want!

[@flambo1234HD]

Darrell Hobbs it's a joke because he repeated it so many times

[@tsquares6638]

Hey Chrisfix, will you make a video some day on wire looming your electrical wires in your engine bay guide and the best wire loom/ tape to use? Thanks!

[@seowitz]

Wow, my mind is blown. This is so awesome and so easy.

[@funforall9741]

Neat trick i love it i had an issue with my 5 and 7 wires sending signals across to each other and this let me make an impromptu harness that gapped the two wires better

[@MrFastFox666]

I've been subscribed for a while now but I hadn't seen this video at all. I don't think I'll use this trick, since I don't see myself changing any spark plug wires any time soon. However, I like building computers a lot, so this might come in handy for cable management.

[@robertlagarto6335]

Ur #1 fan from manila

[@jerryrick9030]

You sir, just earned a thumbs up.

[@chrisfix]

+Ropert Smith Thanks!

[@Longday709]

Very clever Mr. Fix, handcuffs and plug wires looms, what cant zip ties do?!?!

[@chrisfix]

Haha, I left the handcuff segment out of the video, but maybe next time hahaha

[@naveenamarasuriya4114]

Brilliant DIY tip! Thanks Chris!

[@chrisfix]

+Naveen Amarasuriya Thanks!

[@markmann9977]

Love This! I was working on my '65 mustang and the ding dong before me... Hope it wasn't you Dad, used zip ties to just pin all the wires together... Knowing that ignition wires leak NEVER DO THAT! The ignition wires should always have a little gap... This is the perfect fix! Even trying to buy the expensive original holder is a problem because you may not have the right diameter and the wires will ship... This idea will ensure you have a good snug fit... Great stuff... :-) Be Well...

[@chrisfix]

Haha, thanks man! Hopefully it wasnt your dad lol

[@markmann9977]

Funny I know... I forgot to mention also, Try and guide your ignition wires AWAY from any metal... Engine block, Valve Covers, Frame, Motor Mounts Etc... bad enough when it gets wet under the hood don't make it worse by giving an ignition wire a chance to ground out on anything metal... :-) Be well...

[@bryancose3753]

Very creative dude. Thank you

[@chrisfix]

Thanks

[@Erik2582]

Nice job Chris, really creative.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@catfishjenkem2226]

This is exactly what I needed !!!!!!!!!!! Thanks

[@TheJhaley12]

Great video, you just saved me a bunch of money and a long trip. I subbed, great video.

[@chrisfix]

Awesome! Glad the video was helpful!

[@newfieledman9164]

great trick Chris

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@rongamblin2107]

Thank You ChrisFix you are amazing.

[@TheDutyPaid]

Found this video by random now I can't wait till morning to sort my leads out, I am sure I am getting a cross spark.

[@chrisfix]

TheDutyPaid Haha, it is addicting so have fun with it! To check for cross spark, check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apCod3p3e92cZ9k

[@jonathangloster640]

Thanks chris fix your top is awesome

[@chrisfix]

+Jonathan Gloster Thanks a lot!

[@bishwam22]

That's awesome. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks.

[@chrisfix]

No prob! Sometimes you have to get creative when you are fixing your car. In this case I kept breaking the looms so I made my own!

[@jzj6614]

Great idea,just wondering when it comes time to change those new wires with the ziptie loom. They looked so tight on to the point theirs no space in between to free the wires next time they need to be changed.

[@Kman.]

It's not likely you have to change out spark plug wires 1st off. Secondly, if you had to free up just one wire, it's merely the smaller loop you change out. 3rdly, if you DID have to change 'em out, it's a matter of a few dollars should you need to replace the zip ties altogether. 4thly, there are reusable zip ties on the market.

[@corycooper2503]

Very cool. Thanks for posting.

[@patrickcordery1635]

I like that !!! It's a cool idea I'll have to try that on my cars

[@chrisfix]

Thanks! It really works great!

[@patrickcordery1635]

my egr on my 97 explorer 4.0 well is it supost to air coming out of it when thje car is running

[@chrisfix]

A lot of times the egr is controlled by a solenoid (vacuum regulated) so it only has air going though it when you are running at low load. You dont want a lot of air coming out of the EGR because it lowers performance. As long as you dont have a check engine light you should be good!

[@patrickcordery1635]

hey chris I need sum help ive got a code p0171 and p0174 witch means running lean on both banks 1,2 I put a new fuel filter and a new iac cleand the map sencer and it still doesn't run good could it be the fuel pressuer regulater its a97 explorer with a 4.0 v6 x engine HELP ME PLEASE

[@chrisfix]

Check your fuel pressure. Low fuel pressure could cause a lean condition: Fuel Pressure Test

[@robdejesusii5830]

+ChrisFix! Found this on lifehacker. Yet another great vid man. I'm doing this later! This deserves 1M likes! Imagine, on the cheap tip!

[@chrisfix]

+Rob de Jesus II Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I will have to check it out!

[@robdejesusii5830]

+ChrisFix Here's the link: lifehacker.com/organize-cables-with-a-zip-tie-weave-1767982216? Seems there are other sites linking to your tip with tips similar to that of yours

[@ansonwill1999]

Thank you I love it

[@mrsemifixit]

Random question; does it matter how many plug holders/loom you use?

[@chrisfix]

It shouldn't!

[@bvandme]

Nice tip dude, Like it

[@LEO1WOLF]

GREAT idea, thanks ChrisFix! -Lone Wolf

[@chrisfix]

+LEO1WOLF Thanks!

[@ricky107_]

Oh man this is awesome!

[@subhashrupasinghe1776]

Thumb up for all your videos.

[@Skelly5962]

Zip ties and duct tape, man. They can do anything. I once had a woman coming over to see me and I had nothing to offer her for dinner. Looked around my place,found a bag of zip ties and half a roll of duct tape and voila! Italian dinner and wine for two, plus dessert. Let's just say I ended up cooking breakfast for her too, if you catch my meaning. 😉

[@jeffray662]

Must buy a Cable Tie Gun. Because no matter how closely you cut with wire cutters, it still leaves sharp edges. Maybe my favorite tool.

[@L1A1]

I use a lighter to torch the sharp end just enough to keep the (no longer sharp) end from being a hazard.

[@edccstudent]

ey, Chris. Do a tool box tour when you got time, thanks

[@robertmanion3704]

awesome put a engine in a r10 everything is crispy. this helps a great deal thanks again.

[@dmapp899]

brilliant idea Chris but just a question. can the zip ties handle the heat on the engine? just curious.

[@chrisfix]

I used regular zip ties and they have been on there since the video was made with no problems. I just checked for you to see if they are brittle and they are still flexible and seem fine. If you really wanted, you can use high temp zip ties.

[@epidemia2007]

You should have upload this video 6 months ago 3/18/2014 when I need them.LOL

[@chrisfix]

lol, I hope it still helped!

[@ZeeshanAjmal]

This is awesome 👍

[@emo65170.]

Awesome. My MPV needs this.

[@AdamWebb1982]

Im going to sound really sad, but thats pretty cool! Nice work. Might have pulled them a bit tight though as it's crushing the insulation?

[@brainsironically]

That's pretty slick!

[@pjwoo276]

my newer wires have higher resistance (by 0.01 or so) (.905 >.995). Is that significant. ?? trying to do all I can to prep for smog test. And should I buy the hotter plugs that are offered for my vehicle to increase chances of passing smog ?

[@zx8401ztv]

Smashing idea chris :-)) I love cable ties/zip ties, so dam usefull :-) And for the use of tieing cables together or just making the wiring inside your desktop p.c look neat they are spot on. Ive also used them to stop a garden hosepipe blowing off a tap, d.i.y harness lol.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks bud! Yea, simple fixes with cable ties are great! The good thing over duct tape is that they look good when you finish lol.

[@greygoosemafia]

GREAT EFFIN IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juanbahena9452]

Exactly!!!

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@mycell1828]

Yep! Been there, done that. I do lots of "The poor mans DIY". :)

[@Benjbugarin]

Speaking of the interference from the spark plug wire. If wires are low ohms Or higher ohms. Does the low ohms get better spark and have more interference with other vehicle components as ... ignition module on an 2005 3.8 gm supercharged engine? Would be safer to keep stock oem acdelco replacement with higher ohms ?

[@joshuaharville5901]

dude awsome, I'v been trying to find a cheap/free but workable way to dress and space my wires for my 1972 dodge coronet (4door) 318 v8 i have almost no budget but working towards getting her back to daily driver status. Thanks

[@chrisfix]

Joshua Harville No problem man! Glad the video was helpful! New automotive 'how to' videos every Thursday and most Mondays so stay tuned!

[@henrietn]

Lol the best ideas are the simplest. Thx

[@chrisfix]

Exactly!

[@boostleemotoring3941]

Awesome, thanks a lot for this video its very helpful.

[@chrisfix]

Thanks and no problem!

[@GuitarSlinger2112]

Video tutorial. You're doing it right. Thanks for the tip. :cheers:

[@chrisfix]

+GuitarSlinger2112 no probleml!

[@daviddrez5345]

Thought that the guys at motor trends Roadkill came up with this, that is one of the only real car shows that shows what happens but watch it you will enjoy it

[@rich1051414]

Zip tie wire harnesses are nothing new. Lots of people have different ways of doing it, but the way he showed here is definitely the easiest. My step dad learned this trick back in the 70's, but his method was more complicated than this. Did you know zip ties were INVENTED for wiring harnesses?

[@Kman.]

Who knows who was the FIRST to "come up" with this. That's not the issue, nor did this guy indicate that HE "invented" this. It's like a joke, trick in many cases, hairstyle, saying, etc, etc...

[@lane8932]

Hey Criss , could we possibly get a quadrajet tuning vid ?

[@jeremyfdavies]

Brilliant.👍

[@robwinter3183]

Nice fix - great video - but they will fail when they heat up and cool over and over again.... ask me how I know this.

[@charlesdowns1691]

pretty good idea.

[@gordonenquist36]

Very clever, thank you !

[@regularguy8592]

very good tip!!!

[@sav2165]

Just wondering do you put the tie on before you snap on wires or can put them on after you snap on wires? Just wondering because I did not want to crisscross the wires.

[@Antiganos]

Vic M do this after installing the wires

[@joshhudds9033]

Awesome advice..

[@Y0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0o0ow]

Thanks for the hack man! Liked and subscribed!