High temp wire braid/loom

[Legacy777]

I'm looking for some type of sheath or protective wrap that will go around the wires that I am running to the oil temp sensor. They will pass very close to the exhaust manifold, and I'd like to try and make sure they are protected from the heat.

I don't know if there is braided steel stuff or something similar to what is used over the O2 sensor wire. Anyone have some suggestions?

Thanks

[93forestpearl]

http://www.delcity.net/store/Loom-&-Loo ... KgodkR4flg



Or something like this from DEI. I wish I knew where they got it from, because they get an arm and a leg for it.

http://www.designengineering.com/catego ... -tape-kits

[AWD_addict]

I'm using some DEI stuff: http://www.designengineering.com/catego ... /cool-tube

It's expensive, but on the upside no melting yet. It makes the engine bay look like an Apollo mission too.

[n2x4]

The cheap version is to take the heat wrap off of the power steering lines on a junk yard Subaru. Same stuff.

[Legacy777]

Thanks guys.

Yeah that shit is expensive!

[93forestpearl]

The really cheap version is to wrap the wire in fiberglass and cover that with aluminum tape. Works the same.

[Legacy777]

Thanks Dan, I'll have to see how long of a shield I'll need and go from there.

[93forestpearl]

I forgot that Aeroquip makes a nice firesleeve. http://www.aeroquip.cc/aeroquipracingfiresleeve.aspx

That site has great prices on all things related to fluid conveyance

[93forestpearl]

Also, I just ordered some of this silicone tape, since I had to order a bunch of other fittings. Seems like it should make nice home-made heat shield.


http://www.aeroquip.cc/624-endtapesilic ... litem.aspx

[IronMonkeyL255]

Gotta love Pegasus....

[Legacy777]

Thanks guys for the additional info. I've been traveling the past several weeks and will try and get back on the car in June.

[93forestpearl]

Josh, maybe you should tell them you want a life outside of work? lol Because I have all the time in the world to work on my car. Sounds like your negotiating skills could use some work..............................

[Legacy777]

Well it hasn't all been work. I was in Montreal for a week on business then was in Portugal for a week and half for vacation, and just got back from California last weekend after attending my grandfather's funeral. It's just been a busy month or so. I don't have any travel plans for June........yet.

[Legacy777]

I think I'm going to end up going with this stuff:

http://www.designengineering.com/catego ... d-sleeving

I only need about 3 ft or so. The plan is to run the wiring in a standard wiring loom and put this stuff over the top of the loom. I'll probably zip tie the ends to keep it from moving around.

[Legacy777]

http://www.delcity.net/store/Loom-&-Loo ... KgodkR4flg

Those prices for loom is ridiculously cheap compared to going to the store. I'll probably buy some when my stock gets low. Thanks for sharing!

[Legacy777]

Here are some pics of the sleeving I got. I'm probably going to pull it back out and trim a little bit and find some aluminized tape to wrap the end by the oil pan.

http://main.experiencetherave.com/subar ... eadwork/33