Date:         Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:35:48 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Heater or Rad Hose. What "Contact" Heat can it Handle?
Comments: To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com>
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Hey Jake.

Thanks. Looking at your reply, it's likely the Gates site was saying "125 C"
(though not specified)

http://www.gates.com/europe/brochure.cfm?brochure=2462&location_id=2954

Just noticed the "europe" in the URL. Like duh. I should have known that it
wouldn't be 125F  !    ;)

Neil.

On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 4:41 PM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:

> Heater/rad hose routinely deals with 220 degree F. coolant which is the
> same temperature as the block, so I don't see any issues.
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 19, 2010 at 3:58 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all.
>>
>> I'm thinking of protecting these wires (pic):  *
>> http://tinyurl.com/282asu9
>> *from stray spark plug wire high voltage. Wrapping them would mean taking
>> the harness off engine.
>>
>> Gates website shows standard rad hose and heater hose can handle up to,
>> occasional, 125F. My gut tells me it would might melt or deform if
>> actually
>> contacting the block but.....
>>
>> Is there a risk of heater hose, or standard rad hose igniting if up
>> against
>> or very near the engine block?
>>
>> I'm leaning towards yes, but more knowledgeable people might know for
>> sure.
>>
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>> --
>> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>>
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>>
>>
>> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
>
> 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
> 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'
>
> Crescent Beach, BC
>
> www.thebassspa.com
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>
>


--
Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/

http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines