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GTRS Fiero

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Heat tape?
« on: August 08, 2019, 08:32:47 pm »
There is some sort of silver tape on the wiring loom from the temp gauge sender.  The tape is yellowing, and annoys me.  Where can I get a replacement?

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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2019, 09:01:38 pm »
Without looking, It might be a fiberglass wrap similar to what came on the coil to ICM and on the early EGR tubes. 
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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2019, 09:04:24 pm »
It is.

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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2019, 09:19:20 pm »
Rodney has a similar material that he puts on cables.  Maybe he will sell you some scraps, assuming he has access to the cable manufacturing site. 
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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2019, 09:22:38 pm »
Thanks.  I'll check.

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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2019, 10:04:57 pm »
Yeah I've never seen it for sale. Heck I would buy a 20 foot roll of the stuff! I could redo all my lines that have it.

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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2019, 06:33:10 pm »
Design Engineering Heat Sheath, aluminized sleeve: Amazon, Ebay, Summit Racing, Jegs, Advance Auto, etc

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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2019, 06:36:26 pm »
I saw a big piece of HVAC ductwork on the side of the road today.  Probably came out of a mobile home that was being transported.  Made me wonder if that metalized mylar material with a little insulation in it would work if wrapped around wiring and cables.  It would still need to be away from direct heat, though. 
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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #8 on: August 09, 2019, 06:38:20 pm »
Design Engineering Heat Sheath, aluminized sleeve: Amazon, Ebay, Summit Racing, Jegs, Advance Auto, etc

Yes, I have that, but it will not ever look stock.  I guess that wasn't a listed criteria.
« Last Edit: August 09, 2019, 06:44:07 pm by GTRS Fiero »

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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #9 on: August 09, 2019, 06:42:42 pm »
Design Engineering Heat Sheath, aluminized sleeve: Amazon, Ebay, Summit Racing, Jegs, Advance Auto, etc

Hey, prices aren't bad for three-foot lengths. 
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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #10 on: August 09, 2019, 08:33:50 pm »
Design Engineering Heat Sheath, aluminized sleeve: Amazon, Ebay, Summit Racing, Jegs, Advance Auto, etc

Yes, I have that, but it will not ever look stock.  I guess that wasn't a listed criteria.

Concourse restoration? I think you are being too picky

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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #11 on: August 09, 2019, 09:05:43 pm »
My car is nothing near that nice.  Still, it looks mostly stock.

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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2019, 01:00:21 am »
I bought this:
https://www.ebay.de/itm/25M-50mm-Hitzeschild-Aluminium-Band-Klebeband-Auspuffrohr-Hitzeschutztape-Turbo/392305743214?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649#

Over 80 feet long, 2 inches wide, with 6 stainless steel tie wraps included.
Withstands heat up to 750 F°.
Available in various colors.
Came with free shipping over here, don't know about in the US.
About $ 8.00

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Re: Heat tape?
« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2019, 06:19:43 pm »
Design Engineering Heat Sheath, aluminized sleeve: Amazon, Ebay, Summit Racing, Jegs, Advance Auto, etc

Mine turned yellow.