Insulating wire harness

[pitbull]

Ok so I have the intake off my motor and am looking at the wire harness on the rear valve cover. It's melting.

I was looking at header wrap on ebay, and was going to purchase some to protect it with, but then I noticed it said that it was made from fiberglass. Could I instead use some leftover fiberglass (the woven blanket style) used for body repairs instead, and achieve the same effect? What have you done to protect yours?

 

[SHOZ123]

I use the same loom as what's on there only in a hi temp version. It has a gray stripe on it and is good for 300F.

Made for ambulances and the like. I get it at www.delcity.net.

http://www.delcity.net/delcity/servlet/catalog?parentid=282&childid=66248&page=1&tabset=1

 

[pitbull]

unfortunately I wont get that in time before my car is reassembled.. I wonder if they would carry something similar at the local industrial/electrical supply store?

 

[NebraskaSHO]

I used some hi temp aluminum tape. Basically aluminum foil with an adhesive backing. Works good, I need to re-wrap some parts up front.

 

[E1]

I don't think I like the aluminum thingy. If someone who isn't that sharp wraps that around already damaged insulation wires, couldn't that become a nice ground?

 

[Mr Anonymous]

Yikes! Well I guess at least the aliens won't be able to communicate with your car with all that aluminum shielding!

Go to your local speed shop and get a foot of 3/4" to 1' fire sleeve and slit it lengthwise. Should cost about $18 or so.

 

[SHOZ123]

Aluminum is also a great conductor of heat.

 

[NebraskaSHO]

Correct but after shutdown it's cool to the touch, I'll keep it.

 

[Toolman]

I have used the Thermo-Tec sleeves, works great!

And also their tape: