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But keep an eye on it. Supposedly there might be a greater chance that section of the line could melt the insulation. If it doesn't over time then maybe I'll include in the DIY. I am still periodically checking my lines for excess heat or signs of damage/melting. Good thing I have a fire extinguisher in the car ready for anything. |
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06-28-2009, 05:49 PM | #38 |
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06-28-2009, 06:10 PM | #40 |
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This looks like something I should do but as of right now, I have no shade and its like over 100 here in Orange.
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06-28-2009, 06:44 PM | #42 |
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I keep looking at this and thinking about the way I covered my oil lines on my old truck. I split some “heater hose” slid it over the lines and use cheap electrical tape to cover it.
I have not thought about doing this and have not looked at the AC lines to see if this would work. But I do think it would look cleaner than what has been picked and what has been talked about.
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06-28-2009, 06:50 PM | #43 | |
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The engine is cold as I have not gone anywhere in the last 24 hours in it, Its just to damn hot outside.
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What about those self-serve car washes where you have put quarters in and manually wash the car? Aren't those covered. I am sure if you go to one and do a quick install and maybe just rinse the car that they won't say anything.....maybe. Or one of those business parking garages? |
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06-28-2009, 07:36 PM | #45 |
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Thanks for the idea of aluminum foil tape .. I had the foam on last year for a trip to California .. made a huge dif .. then when I got home I removed it due to melting near the heat shield .. I just redid the lines but added the foil tape after reading this.
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06-28-2009, 10:02 PM | #46 |
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Since the tape is a little flimsy and a bit hard to wrap around the pipe, has anyone wrapped the foam around first and then wrap the tape around the foam? I was thinking this might be better...?
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06-28-2009, 10:24 PM | #47 |
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06-28-2009, 11:30 PM | #48 |
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Yeah, that's actually exactly what I did: wrapped the foam around the a/c lines, zip tied them down, and then completely covered all the foam with the aluminum tape. At least this way you don't have to worry about the foam degrading faster than need be.
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06-29-2009, 01:53 AM | #49 |
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I just went to Home Depot - that aluminum tape is pretty expensive eh?!!
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06-29-2009, 11:55 AM | #50 |
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What ... I just went to Home Depot and the cheapest I found was $15.
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06-29-2009, 12:16 PM | #51 |
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$15? Yeah, that sounds right for the foam aluminum wrapping. I got my huge roll of just the aluminum for $6.10 with tax.
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I'm gonna have to try this
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06-29-2009, 01:19 PM | #53 |
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With such an obvious improvement to effectiveness (and efficiency) of AC system you would think Toyota would develop a standardized 'fix,' provide a service bulletin to their dealerships, thus allowing them to bill their customary 'arm and leg' charges for those customers willing and able to go that route.
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06-29-2009, 06:00 PM | #54 |
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Really!
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