Rescue Tape

OK I confess that maybe I'm a bit of a cheapscate? but though I'd give this a try....:)

My intercooler hoses are in reasonable condition but the 2 into the turbo were a little on the soft rubbery side..... hmmmmm $200+ for new silicon hoses :( vs $30 for 2 rolls of silicon rescue tape.

Took the hoses off and wound a couple firm layers of this over the top... not too tight though... didn't want to compress the hose and risk delaminating.

Anyway its been on for a few weeks now and other than a noticable increase in pick no other issues. :cool:

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Originally Posted by pohm66

OK I confess that maybe I'm a bit of a cheapscate? but though I'd give this a try....:)

My intercooler hoses are in reasonable condition but the 2 into the turbo were a little on the soft rubbery side..... hmmmmm $200+ for new silicon hoses :( vs $30 for 2 rolls of silicon rescue tape.

Took the hoses off and wound a couple firm layers of this over the top... not too tight though... didn't want to compress the hose and risk delaminating.

Anyway its been on for a few weeks now and other than a noticable increase in pick no other issues. :cool:

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Just for interest sake, its works perfectly in that application, and you can also buy it in 2"wide very long roll for just under $50 which is easier to fit and looks better when done ;)

Another place to watch for it is at 4x4/camping shows etc.
We got a few rolls last time.They offer a cheap deal in bulk,we just went halves in the deal with another person watching the display:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

I blew the soft elbow out of my TD5's turbo line, wrapped it in rescue tape and drove home 400+ k's. I forgot about it and got a call from the spanner man asking what it was it had been on for about 8 weeks. Good stuff.

Looks like great tape! now that really could fix anything :D

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Originally Posted by Ralph

Came across this product while browsing

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Trying to find where I can buy some because I reckon it will come in very handy

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Opposite Lock stores stock it, I got 3 rolls at last years caravan & camping show for $30. Don't buy the copy stuff it don't work apparently.

Cheers