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Tue 24 Jun 2008 16:52

How to seal engine bay tape, on conduits? - oilrag

The electrical cables in the engine bay are in ridged flexible plastic conduits and these are taped with that old type of electrical tape at the joints.

I would like to seal these in some way, to avoid the ends unravelling, for example before any oil contamination. What with? I thought of brushing on a coat of marine grade varnish, but don`t want it to let go and unravel as it soaks in.

Cheers

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Tue 24 Jun 2008 17:33

How to seal engine bay tape, on conduits? - Victorbox

How about Frost liquid tape? auto.frost.co.uk/frost/Liquid%20Tape

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Tue 24 Jun 2008 18:02

How to seal engine bay tape, on conduits? - NARU

I think you need self-amalgamating tape

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Tue 24 Jun 2008 18:18

How to seal engine bay tape, on conduits? - oilrag

thanks for the replies, eventually I found some info on a historic ships site too.

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Wed 25 Jun 2008 20:29

How to seal engine bay tape, on conduits? - none

Never used liquid tape, but have used instant gasket. Same thing I suspect.

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