Wire loom in engine compartment question

[ramonesfreak]

I had my mechanic put in a new distributor green wire. He stripped off the protective wrap from the wires to exposure more green wire. There’s a 8” patch of wired without any wrapping

I assume the heat isnt good for the wires and I should wrap this. I rather not use something that will turn into a sticky mess or melt…..what is recommended?

Am I right I shouldn’t leave them unwrapped so close to a ton of heat?

[timmy2]

Use this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125956342602?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_JpSjiXxQtu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=zOzNPKB1SCm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[ramonesfreak]

Ordered. Thanks

[Ctopher]

Originally Posted by timmy2

Use this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/125956342602?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_JpSjiXxQtu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=zOzNPKB1SCm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Timmy2,
I’m sure you’ve had plenty of experience. What is your take on this vs Tesa tape?


CTopher

[timmy2]

Depends on the variety of Tesa tape. Has a good name but expensive.
The one I posted is very good and very similar to what Porsche used.

[pkabush]

Thanks for the link Dennis. I just ordered a roll as well

[Ctopher]

Originally Posted by timmy2

Depends on the variety of Tesa tape. Has a good name but expensive.
The one I posted is very good and very similar to what Porsche used.

Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated.


CTopher

[HaroldMHedge]

Dennis

What do you think of their ET950 NVH Fleece Tape as a replacement for Porsche's cloth tape?

[timmy2]

Originally Posted by HaroldMHedge

Dennis

What do you think of their ET950 NVH Fleece Tape as a replacement for Porsche's cloth tape?

I haven’t tried it. Don’t do much with cloth tape. I bought a few different rolls of cloth to try years ago, bought about 10 of one I liked and have maybe used up 2 of them in 10 years. No idea what they are, no labels.
Most of the 69-83 cars only have small amounts of cloth tape.
Mainly on the through body harness to tape off unused Sportomatic wires and to Seal up the rubber protector as they come out of the tunnel. Usually installed by the installer.

[Mac Chicane]

Dennis,

I've seen several posts you've made on wiring. I see you build harnesses, but do you also sell bulk wire, connectors, and boots? I've just started on a 76 Targa that has been neglected for years. I need to go through all of the wiring, as much is brittle and broken.

thanks in advance, Mac