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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Okay I burnt up my AC Line on my LTubes.. so I got a new line and does anyone have any suggestions on how to shield it from the heat!!
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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come on suggestions!!
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Old Jun 11, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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I've been thinking about this too... Did you already install the new line? If not, I'd straighten it out on the rear section so that it comes towrds the front of the car higher up... then down to the compressor.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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As long as the tubes don't touch the ac line it should be ok.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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What brand headers do you have. I installed a set of Kooks in 2005 and they didn't touch or come near anything (ac lines, starter cables, etc.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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not sure how close you are running. I have about an inch. There's a ton of places that sell insulation . I like the stuff I got from McMaster car, but Jegs and Summit also sell other styles of insulation that can wrap instead of sliding over the tube.
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