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Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:03 am
by dana
Working on my TDI harness. Making a stand along harness out of the original mk3 diesel harness. I am not cutting any connectors off, so I have unwrapped and untangled the harness.
Can I buy harness wrap tape that is similar to the OEM stuff to re-wrap it and make it looks like a factory harness again?
I don't like that split loom stuff, and the tech-flex sleave stuff isnt an option since I am not cutting off or re-pinning any connectors.
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:21 am
by audifreakjim
3m friction. Tape is close, but it is sticky on both sides. You can get it at most hardware stores. I have been using it for years.
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:22 am
by Marc
dana wrote:Working on my TDI harness. Making a stand along harness out of the original mk3 diesel harness. I am not cutting any connectors off, so I have unwrapped and untangled the harness.
Can I buy harness wrap tape that is similar to the OEM stuff to re-wrap it and make it looks like a factory harness again?
I don't like that split loom stuff, and the tech-flex sleave stuff isnt an option since I am not cutting off or re-pinning any connectors.
"tesa harness tape".
http://www.tesatape.com/industry/automotive/electrical_systems/wire_harnessingI have a few rolls, $10 shipped.
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:29 am
by dana
im interested marc, how many feet (or rolls) would I need to loom up my pared down tdi engine harness?
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:31 am
by dana
I probably enough to also wrap up the remaining 7a stuff that I need to keep to run gauges etc.
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:24 am
by Marc
dana wrote:im interested marc, how many feet (or rolls) would I need to loom up my pared down tdi engine harness?
depends on how many branches. you've got 25 meters per roll. the 25mm 'slick' is what I'd recommend if its living in an engine bay. the 15mm 'fuzzy' variety is good for interior stuff, duplicates the audi interior fuzzy stuff on b5+ harnesses.
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:42 pm
by EDIGREG
Hockey tape
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:33 am
by my2000apb
EDIGREG wrote:Hockey tape
yup, works great and you can find it everywhere
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:23 am
by PRY4SNO
my2000apb wrote:EDIGREG wrote:Hockey tape
yup, works great and you can find it everywhere
Badass.
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 6:41 pm
by carl
Just a heads up on hockey tape, not fireproof.
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:00 pm
by Grillage
Anyone used silicone tape for this? Somewhat heat resistant and definitely stretchy
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 12:40 am
by alxdgr8
Grillage wrote:Anyone used silicone tape for this? Somewhat heat resistant and definitely stretchy
Scotch 70 is good to 180C. Love that stuff, we use it all the time at work (airplanes). Shit is expensive though! ~$45 for a 1"x30' roll
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Fri May 01, 2015 2:58 pm
by AngryTaco
EDIGREG wrote:Hockey tape
x20
Re: Harness Loom Tape?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 4:49 pm
by my2000apb
3m self bonding rubber tape is awesome too