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Old Sep 17, 2000 | 05:24 PM
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Engine Grounds

Just wondering where all the grounds are at. I know the one on the bottom left front of the motor, but how about the others? Thanks

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Old Sep 17, 2000 | 06:37 PM
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i believe there's one on the rear of the right side head
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Old Sep 17, 2000 | 08:09 PM
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There are three or four on the trans to motor bolts too.

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Old Sep 18, 2000 | 09:35 AM
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My 89 GTA has a ground on the back of each head,which are connected to the firewall.

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Old Sep 18, 2000 | 09:49 AM
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IIRC, the ONLY ones on my car was on the rear passenger head to the firewall, and from the alternator bracket to the battery. I also supplemented my ground by running a 4 gauge ground from the battery to the radiator post.

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