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OpHaScHiLlM · 03-16-2009, 09:22 PM

Here is how they are installed

The oil line that goes under the exhaust manifold is touching it from below and even runs under where the manifold is bolted on to the engine, underneath the gasket.
Question - Should I take everything off and heat wrap the lines, specifically the oil line so there is no chance of it melting or is it generally not a problem?
I found two people who had heat wrapped their lines, obviously after i installed mine, one had wrapped it w/ exhaust bandage and exhaust tape on top. Any suggestions?

s14unimog · 03-17-2009, 09:01 AM

It couldn't hurt, but I will tell you that I ran a JGS braided oil line on my KA-T, way back when, and it was touching my tubular manifold in one place. I never had a problem, but I did worry about it. The thing you've got to watch out for is melting that inner tubing; wrapping it couldn't hurt.

opponheimer · 03-17-2009, 09:31 AM

the inner part of most stainless lines are rubber, it could hurt alot... do the following

go to napa get that 2000 degree heat wrap tape its $20, roll the lines up with that stuff, then ring/tie safety wire or high heat zip ties every 3" on the tape to ensure it never falls off

opponheimer · 03-17-2009, 09:35 AM

Here are my lines with ugly zip ties... and yes those are brake lines baby!!! Hard lines FTW!!

03-17-2009, 11:03 AM

thats a whole lotta fail goin on there....

opponheimer · 03-17-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ixfxi

thats a whole lotta fail goin on there....

I'm sorry that my DIY lines/heatwrapping doesn't meet your approval..... I'm gunna go pay $120+ for stainless lines/fittings and $25/piece for heat wrap socks so i can be 'win'...

OpHaScHiLlM · 03-17-2009, 05:11 PM

sounds good, i already got heat tape & wrap just wanted to make sure for the sake of being lazy and taking off the manifold but it doesn't seem worth the future trouble. thanks

03-17-2009, 10:15 PM

excellent. that way i dont have to look at the eye sore of an engine bay.

:-)

03-16-2009, 09:22 PM	#1
OpHaScHiLlM Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Braided turbo lines heat wrap? Here is how they are installed The oil line that goes under the exhaust manifold is touching it from below and even runs under where the manifold is bolted on to the engine, underneath the gasket. Question - Should I take everything off and heat wrap the lines, specifically the oil line so there is no chance of it melting or is it generally not a problem? I found two people who had heat wrapped their lines, obviously after i installed mine, one had wrapped it w/ exhaust bandage and exhaust tape on top. Any suggestions?

03-17-2009, 09:01 AM	#2
s14unimog Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In a place, near a river, over a lake Age: 38 Posts: 2,415 Trader Rating: (22) Rides Gallery: s14unimog Feedback Score: 22 reviews	It couldn't hurt, but I will tell you that I ran a JGS braided oil line on my KA-T, way back when, and it was touching my tubular manifold in one place. I never had a problem, but I did worry about it. The thing you've got to watch out for is melting that inner tubing; wrapping it couldn't hurt. __________________ Fuking ginger bread man stole my wallet... SHIFT*lock_slide to side d3m3rs0n: if i have a baby im naming it Brandons Fault Emerson

03-17-2009, 09:31 AM	#3
opponheimer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bikini Atoll Posts: 1,267 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	the inner part of most stainless lines are rubber, it could hurt alot... do the following go to napa get that 2000 degree heat wrap tape its $20, roll the lines up with that stuff, then ring/tie safety wire or high heat zip ties every 3" on the tape to ensure it never falls off __________________ SR20 & RB20/25/26 in s13/s14 Wiring from $125 to $200.. Best prices EVER.

03-17-2009, 09:35 AM	#4
opponheimer Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bikini Atoll Posts: 1,267 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Here are my lines with ugly zip ties... and yes those are brake lines baby!!! Hard lines FTW!! __________________ SR20 & RB20/25/26 in s13/s14 Wiring from $125 to $200.. Best prices EVER.

03-17-2009, 11:03 AM	#5
ixfxi Guest Posts: n/a	thats a whole lotta fail goin on there....

03-17-2009, 05:11 PM	#7
OpHaScHiLlM Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sounds good, i already got heat tape & wrap just wanted to make sure for the sake of being lazy and taking off the manifold but it doesn't seem worth the future trouble. thanks

03-17-2009, 10:15 PM	#8
ixfxi Guest Posts: n/a	excellent. that way i dont have to look at the eye sore of an engine bay. :-)