Header wrap, EGR tube covering
#1
Burning Brakes
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Header wrap, EGR tube covering
My car is an 86. The EGR tube covering is a tattered mess, and falling apart, so it's time to replace. I've read on here where some say the replacement EGR covering shield did not work last very long, and that they opted to use header wrap with stainless steel ties instead.
How many of you have done this?...and...I've managed to do what I need to do without removing the EGR tube, so I don't have to deal with that clamp everyone has trouble with...so my question is, can I use header tape without removing the EGR tube? If not, I may go with the replacement EGR shield instead.
Thanks!
How many of you have done this?...and...I've managed to do what I need to do without removing the EGR tube, so I don't have to deal with that clamp everyone has trouble with...so my question is, can I use header tape without removing the EGR tube? If not, I may go with the replacement EGR shield instead.
Thanks!
#2
ask dmittz how he did his. it looks great.
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racerseks (01-27-2017)
#3
Melting Slicks
Thanks Vikingtrad3r.
I used a performance world high heat sleeve to cover my EGR tube. I think they come in a few different colors, I choose black.
here's a picture of mine:
I got mine from my local Mopac, they had several sizes and lengths on the shelf.
If you don't have a Mopac in your area, Here's a link to what I think is the same stuff I used:
http://www.performance-world.com/The...show=30&page=2
I used a performance world high heat sleeve to cover my EGR tube. I think they come in a few different colors, I choose black.
here's a picture of mine:
I got mine from my local Mopac, they had several sizes and lengths on the shelf.
If you don't have a Mopac in your area, Here's a link to what I think is the same stuff I used:
http://www.performance-world.com/The...show=30&page=2
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racerseks (01-27-2017)
#4
Safety Car
I got a DEI wrap for the egr tube for mine. It's got a Velcro seam on it, just wrap it on and that's it. I did add stainless steel straps to it to insure it never comes off unless desired and it's held very well.
#5
DEI header wrap - 1" titanium - secured both ends with .020 stainless safety wire.
it's been on about 3 years now - no issues.
it's been on about 3 years now - no issues.
#6
Burning Brakes
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#7
Burning Brakes
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Thanks Vikingtrad3r.
I used a performance world high heat sleeve to cover my EGR tube. I think they come in a few different colors, I choose black.
here's a picture of mine:
I got mine from my local Mopac, they had several sizes and lengths on the shelf.
If you don't have a Mopac in your area, Here's a link to what I think is the same stuff I used:
http://www.performance-world.com/The...show=30&page=2
I used a performance world high heat sleeve to cover my EGR tube. I think they come in a few different colors, I choose black.
here's a picture of mine:
I got mine from my local Mopac, they had several sizes and lengths on the shelf.
If you don't have a Mopac in your area, Here's a link to what I think is the same stuff I used:
http://www.performance-world.com/The...show=30&page=2
#8
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I think I saw some of those today. Do you have a part number for what you used? Thanks!
#9
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Thanks...were you able to do this without removing the EGR tube? Your car looks to have the newer (than mine) style EGR tube with torx fasteners. Seems 86's like mine, have an odd clamp people have a hard time getting off...and getting back on. Have been trying to avoid having to remove it.
#10
Melting Slicks
Unfortunately you have to remove the EGR the way I did it. My car is an 88'. on mine its just a matter of undoing 2 bolts that connect the EGR to the intake and 2 bolts that connect it to the exhaust manifold. Takes me less then 5min to remove and reinstall. Didn't realize that the 86' had a different EGR tube with a clamp.
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racerseks (01-27-2017)
#11
Burning Brakes
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Unfortunately you have to remove the EGR the way I did it. My car is an 88'. on mine its just a matter of undoing 2 bolts that connect the EGR to the intake and 2 bolts that connect it to the exhaust manifold. Takes me less then 5min to remove and reinstall. Didn't realize that the 86' had a different EGR tube with a clamp.
#12
Melting Slicks
Your welcome and best of luck with it.
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racerseks (01-28-2017)
#13
Burning Brakes
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#14
Safety Car
If you use the stainless steel straps to hold things, there's an inexpensive tool that will roll the excess strap into a little ball. I got one, shortened the excess off and rolled up the remainder. Keeps you from having sharp edges in there to cut yourself on. I found this one on Ebay for IIRC under $10. Works well but you need to insure the winding stays straight but that's easy to do.
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racerseks (01-28-2017)
#15
Burning Brakes
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If you use the stainless steel straps to hold things, there's an inexpensive tool that will roll the excess strap into a little ball. I got one, shortened the excess off and rolled up the remainder. Keeps you from having sharp edges in there to cut yourself on. I found this one on Ebay for IIRC under $10. Works well but you need to insure the winding stays straight but that's easy to do.
#16
Drifting
Left mine unwraped and no problems.
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racerseks (01-29-2017)
#17
Burning Brakes
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#18
Burning Brakes
I feel your pain, I too have an '86. What I did with the clamp was to saw the crimp in half and then drill it, so I could run a very small (allen head) bolt/nut through it. It's still a PITA compared to the later flange mount, but it is reusable and easier than the factory crimp.
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racerseks (01-29-2017)
#19
Burning Brakes
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I feel your pain, I too have an '86. What I did with the clamp was to saw the crimp in half and then drill it, so I could run a very small (allen head) bolt/nut through it. It's still a PITA compared to the later flange mount, but it is reusable and easier than the factory crimp.
#20
Ha! Search ftw.. Having a problem with smoking from oil soaking into the tattered stock egr wrap. Before I fixed the leak from the vent in the valve cover, it was also getting onto the shied and header, and a small fire was experienced. Fun!
So I've ordered wrap but seeing as someone left it uncovered, what's the risk? Seems like a lot of plastic and rubber in that area that could be damaged from the heat?
So I've ordered wrap but seeing as someone left it uncovered, what's the risk? Seems like a lot of plastic and rubber in that area that could be damaged from the heat?