Protecting heater lines from DP
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Protecting heater lines from DP
I have done some "googling" and now i have more questions than before. The problem is that my downpipe is in contact with my heater lines. I know that the DP is gonna get hot and melt them. What would be the best (affordable) effective solution to this. I have seen the header "wrap" stuff but not sure if that would keep the heat from melting my lines.
Alloy heat shield
was also looking at that but still would like a "professional" opinion.
Thanks
Alloy heat shield
was also looking at that but still would like a "professional" opinion.
Thanks
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I am using exhaust wrap on my heater lines. One has a thin stainless shield on top of the wrap for abrasion protection since it is in direct contact with the header bung for the EGR. So far so good.
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Good idea. Im doing my exhaust build right now (still...) ill get that out of the way. I wish i known that when i did my SG pipe. Probably could of ran in longer and eased it back into the flow
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So after deciding to use the jack pump as a lever to use to move the heater lines i slipped and banged the **** out of my elbow. The whole left side of my hand was numb for an hour. Just got back from the ER and i had a contusion. AND i got 2 days off!! Thanks wayne for the sweet idea. I get to finish my exhaust. With the pain meds they gave me i should be able to
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This business of bending the heater lines kinda scares me...
I simply cut the hoses which go to the heater core as short as possible, so that they are pulled back away from the downpipe.
And they're covered in the same sleeve. Good stuff. Used it on my neighbor's KTM as well, which had a clear PVC hose running right next to the exhaust header. Worked a treat.
I simply cut the hoses which go to the heater core as short as possible, so that they are pulled back away from the downpipe.
And they're covered in the same sleeve. Good stuff. Used it on my neighbor's KTM as well, which had a clear PVC hose running right next to the exhaust header. Worked a treat.
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Oh as far as the heat shielding:
HSP270200 - Reflect-A-Sleeve Reflective Hose & Wire Covering - 2" I.D X 3' Long - Solid Sewn Seam
Part#: HSP270200
Manufacturer Part#: 270200
(Qty: 1 x $22.02)
HSP203123 - Colored Sleeving - 25' Roll, Adjustable Inside Diameter:1/4" To 7/16" - Withstands 1200 Degrees F Continuous - Yellow
Part#: HSP203123
Manufacturer Part#: 203123
(Qty: 1 x $18.60)
HSP350008 - Thermal-Tie Stainless Steel "Zip Ties" - For Fastening Heat Wrap Etc. 8" Long, 8 Pieces
Part#: HSP350008
Manufacturer Part#: 350008
(Qty: 1 x $13.96)
Heatshield Products - Thermal and heat protective sleeving
I have been using this for my cars with no issues at all.
Cheers,
Prospero
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