MTA connector (jump start terminal)

[DCPU]

Discussed in various/many other threads, but maybe worthy of a thread all to itself.

General location under the bonnet:

If you press the two circled tabs, then the whole top hinges open - well to the extent it is able:

I also thought mine was missing a bolt:

but it appears the there isn't a hole in the actual bracket:

That seems odd to me? Especially as when you view it from the rearside, there's a gap of several mm between the connector base and the support bracket:

 

[Heater]

Does look like an oversight. Would tapping a thread or installing a threaded insert help keep debris and water out?

 

[DCPU]

Does look like an oversight. Would tapping a thread or installing a threaded insert help keep debris and water out?

It just needs a hole drilling through the bracket and nut & bolt added; unless there's a good reason Ineos left it off?

The other three look like spot welded studs, so maybe the robot was playing up that day or it got knocked off before installation?

 

[Logsplitter]

Discussed in various/many other threads, but maybe worthy of a thread all to itself.

General location under the bonnet:
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If you press the two circled tabs, then the whole top hinges open - well to the extent it is able:
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I also thought mine was missing a bolt:
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but it appears the there isn't a hole in the actual bracket:
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That seems odd to me? Especially as when you view it from the rearside, there's a gap of several mm between the connector base and the support bracket:
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Two questions. What does MTA stand for ? And what do you use for your negative connection for jump leads with the diesel engine. With the petrol engine I have a large engine lifting eye adjacent to the live jump terminal that is perfect fro the negative connection

 

[DCPU]

Two questions. What does MTA stand for ?

Just the company name is my understanding:

Automotive Connectors

MTA develops and produces high-performance, cost-effective connectors for cars, trucks and off-road vehicles, able to cover many different requirements

www.mta.it

And what do you use for your negative connection for jump leads with the diesel engine. With the petrol engine I have a large engine lifting eye adjacent to the live jump terminal that is perfect fro the negative connection

I hadn't given it a great deal of thought but yes, there's a lifting eye there on the diesel also - it might be further away than the sounds on yours though.

 

[Logsplitter]

Just the company name is my understanding:

Automotive Connectors

MTA develops and produces high-performance, cost-effective connectors for cars, trucks and off-road vehicles, able to cover many different requirements

www.mta.it

I hadn't given it a great deal of thought but yes, there's a lifting eye there on the diesel also - it might be further away than the sounds on yours though.

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I have a friend who came around to see my Grenadier at the weekend, he has a BMW with the B57 engine and tells me he has both positive and negative terminals under the bonnet. Maybe someone with a BMW could confirm this

 

[bigleonski]

Just the company name is my understanding:

Automotive Connectors

MTA develops and produces high-performance, cost-effective connectors for cars, trucks and off-road vehicles, able to cover many different requirements

www.mta.it

I hadn't given it a great deal of thought but yes, there's a lifting eye there on the diesel also - it might be further away than the sounds on yours though.

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That lifting ring is far more substantial and accessible than the ring in the B58.

 

[Logsplitter]

That lifting ring is far more substantial and accessible than the ring in the B58.

B58 lifting ring looks substantial enough to me and accessible with the engine cover on

 

[bakepl]

Just the company name is my understanding:

Automotive Connectors

MTA develops and produces high-performance, cost-effective connectors for cars, trucks and off-road vehicles, able to cover many different requirements

www.mta.it

I hadn't given it a great deal of thought but yes, there's a lifting eye there on the diesel also - it might be further away than the sounds on yours though.

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Great image of the Hengst active oil mist separator (bottom left), do we know if there's any maintenance required for this? draining?

 

[bigleonski]

B58 lifting ring looks substantial enough to me and accessible with the engine cover on View attachment 7815582

Yeah better photo than I’d seen before. Same as really, just tucked under the cover more.

 

[DCPU]

That lifting ring is far more substantial and accessible than the ring in the B58.

I dare say it, quite literally, has to do more heavy lifting.

 

[DCPU]

Great image of the Hengst active oil mist separator (bottom left), do we know if there's any maintenance required for this? draining?

Separate thread...

 

[DCPU]

Just a few more images for the thread:

MTA 4541203 Jump Start Node

A solution for safe multi-way electric power distribution. It also features an optional middle threaded middle pin which serves as a safe power connection to start-up and/or charges external electric devices such as batteries or other equipment. Specifications: MTA Part Number: 4541203 Minimum...

www.connectorid.com

 

[DCPU]

Great image of the Hengst active oil mist separator (bottom left), do we know if there's any maintenance required for this? draining?

Catch Can

Looks like we might not need a catch can???? wight the Hengst unit

www.theineosforum.com

 

[DCPU]

I also thought mine was missing a bolt:
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but it appears the there isn't a hole in the actual bracket:
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That seems odd to me? Especially as when you view it from the rearside, there's a gap of several mm between the connector base and the support bracket:
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So I've queried this with the agent, and received the following reply:

"I have checked all the INEOS we have on site and they are all the same, only have 3 bolts. When checking the connector doesn’t feel lose, so I would assume they all come like this."

Can anyone post if they DO have a stud/nut in this location? I can't think of a good reason for it not having one here, especially as there's a gap and movement on that edge.

 

[Tazzieman]

Can anyone post if they DO have a stud/nut in this location? I can't think of a good reason for it not having one here, especially as there's a gap and movement on that edge.

Weight reduction, thus better fuel economy

 

[DCPU]

Well maybe the final word on the missing stud:

"I have received a response from INEOS regarding this matter. They sent me a imagine of the bracket which was designed to be a 3 stud bracket."

 

[Tazzieman]

Well maybe the final word on the missing stud:

"I have received a response from INEOS regarding this matter. They sent me a imagine of the bracket which was designed to be a 3 stud bracket."

Anorak

 

[DCPU]

Note I said maybe...it might not be finished yet...

 

[DenisM]

Note I said maybe...it might not be finished yet...

Missing bolt possibly deliberate to reduce chaffing on the harness immediately below?