crimondbanger
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| posted on 21/4/22 at 09:03 PM |
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stainless zip tie technique?
got some stainless zip ties like in the link below for attaching some exhaust wrap.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281699220414
I cant get them particularly tight . Have tried mole grips, winding the tail around some long nose pliers, wedging with grips/screwdriver etc . Its
all a bit naff so looking for advice on how to do it DIY effectively or link to proper tool someones used before.
Otherwise will buy some of those universal CV boot clips and appropriate pliers.
Cheers
Paul
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westf27
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| posted on 21/4/22 at 09:39 PM |
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555
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40inches
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| posted on 21/4/22 at 10:00 PM |
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There is a tool for the job, winds it very tight. Should be available from your local factor or the likes of eBay?
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Russell
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| posted on 22/4/22 at 07:07 AM |
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Tool on Amazon
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nick205
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| posted on 22/4/22 at 07:50 AM |
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I had the same issue with the stainless zip ties - couldn't get them tight.
I resorted to stainless Jubilee type clips in the ens to secure my exhaust heat wrap (unaware of any special tools for the stainless zip ties).
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peter030371
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| posted on 22/4/22 at 08:07 AM |
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You really need the proper tool, I've never been able to do it without. Someone has already put up a link to the correct tool from Amazon. If you
were closer you could borrow mine.
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adithorp
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| posted on 25/4/22 at 12:43 PM |
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Yep, you really need the tool. To be tight they need to be on something with some give as there's none in the tie. A CV boot is easy to over
tighten but on say a loose exhaust heatshield it's difficult to get them tight. Exhaust wrap is probably somewhere in between.
Good tools tighten the tie then cut off the excess tail. Just watch out for the cut end as they're razor sharp, to the point you don't feel
it and then wonder where the bloods coming from.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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crimondbanger
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| posted on 25/4/22 at 05:58 PM |
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I got a loan of a proper tool and there still pretty naff . Apparently there main purpose is for the fireproof code on electrical cables so mabe using
them on exhaust rap is just not the best thing.
going to use the universal cv boot cover types (oetiker?) and buy a tool for them. , have a few air hoses needing properly done as well so prob
better investment .
Thanks for the help tho.
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