hello,
looks like the harness has been replaced. FD =fabrication date ; zd= design date. for more info check out this threAD:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/313174-94-e320-delphi-harness-2-dates-how-do-i-know-if-i-have-updated-harness.html
EDIT: since i've been on the forum , i've never heard of the new updated harness having biodegradable wire insulation. your updated harness should be ok as long as it was not physically damaged(fire, etc).
have you ruled out your fuel pressure regulator? if faulty, it will cause fuel to leak into the intake manifold. this could possibly explain the glowing catalytic converter.
did u take the car to a dealer for diagnostics?
have u built the code reader? if not, see thread, specifically post#11:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/71814-reading-codes.html
good luck