Looking for heat resistant alternative to zip ties
02-22-2018 | 09:21 AM
#21
Not interested in using the metal ones, they are too sharp and will probably chafe through a wiring harness!
I'll probably look into thicker, stronger zip ties that are more resistant to heat/UV/etc...
I'll probably look into thicker, stronger zip ties that are more resistant to heat/UV/etc...
02-22-2018 | 10:52 AM
#22
Concerning the metal zip ties when wrapping exhaust...not sure if this helps but something I have been doing and I will take a pic if the explanation doesn't make sense.
Pull the end hand tight, cut the excess off, leaving only 1/4"-1/2". Then use a pair of needle nose pliers to grab the end and roll it up towards itself. Not only does this get it really tight, but it can't come loose and the sharp edge is protected.
Pull the end hand tight, cut the excess off, leaving only 1/4"-1/2". Then use a pair of needle nose pliers to grab the end and roll it up towards itself. Not only does this get it really tight, but it can't come loose and the sharp edge is protected.
02-22-2018 | 04:48 PM
#24
From Velcro to flipping stainless packing straps.
Quite a range of approaches on here.
BTW, a quote from the link on using string.
Quite a range of approaches on here.
BTW, a quote from the link on using string.
Type wraps are third only to metal burrs and exposed ends of safety wire for causing body-leaks.
02-23-2018 | 08:53 AM
#25
Sounds like the only reasonable option is Adel clamps here, which is fine when you're close to a bolt hole or frame member (even then then who wants to drill holes into metal and spend time tapping)?
Anyone ever use the "high temp" nylon cable ties?
With some of this stuff underneath to cushion
Anyone ever use the "high temp" nylon cable ties?
With some of this stuff underneath to cushion
02-23-2018 | 11:44 AM
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I see your bailing wire and raise you razor wire.
https://www.amazon.com/Razor-Wire-Ri.../dp/B00S8CDPYK
https://www.amazon.com/Razor-Wire-Ri.../dp/B00S8CDPYK
It isn't high tech, but it is easy to work with.
Andrew
02-23-2018 | 03:42 PM
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I'm in the middle of an LS3 swap for my C5. While removing the O2 sensor wiring harnesses I found that most of the zip ties I used to hold stuff away from the longtubes had become brittle and broke easily when manipulated. I'll be running a lot more critical components (like oil cooler lines) in the future so I want to avoid issues.
Is there a heat resistant, cost effective alternative to typical black auto parts store zip ties to hold things like wiring and hoses away from heat?
Is there a heat resistant, cost effective alternative to typical black auto parts store zip ties to hold things like wiring and hoses away from heat?
If you really have critical items passing by hot stuff where you cannot create a physical barrier ( ie wrap, a shield etc )...then those items will need secured with proper brackets, or use metal pipes for those oil lines in those areas.
For wires....normal plastic ties work fine and as you said whilst yours were brittle...they were still doing their job until you provoked them. It's rare they actually fail on their own even when brittle....but also very easy to keep an eye on them and replace every now and again.
02-24-2018 | 02:57 PM
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