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1)  Your picture has no perspective. No clue where this is located.Remove the panel with the screw on the right for a better view.

 

2)I would call it " piece of foam wrapped around a hose"

   (sorry,couldn't resist a little sarcasm)

  Why is it there?    Insulation? Protection?

  Go to a carpet store and ask for some scrap foam underlayment and make your own.

 

3) I 'm definitely not an expert but I am a bit handy.

(Red  Green reference) 

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On 7/20/2021 at 8:07 AM, collinjx said:

where to buy

 

 

When I run across that, I go to the dealership parts counter.  The counter guy can pull up a parts diagram on his computer.  Parts like that are almost never in stock.  Then I ask for the part number and the name of the part.  I tell him that I will search for the part online, and if I can't find it on my own, then I'll call him and have him order it.   If they actually have that part in stock, I buy it.  Saves me time.  I don't have to search for it, order it, and wait for delivery.  I can have the part right away, and do the repair.  

 

 

14 hours ago, JackGrimshaw said:

Go to a carpet store and ask for some scrap foam underlayment and make your own.

 

Lowes and Home Depot have pipe insulation.  It comes in different inner diameter sizes for different size pipes. Looking at collinjx's photo, that looks like what it's there for.  Insulates the hose for winter, so that the wiper fluid doesn't freeze.  

 

On 7/22/2021 at 12:52 PM, collinjx said:

Where're all the experts?

 

On a cigarette break.

 

Maybe you are the first person on the forum who has ever needed to replace that part.  So nobody has any idea, and can't help you.  I've never had to deal with something like on any car I've ever owned.  After you do the job, you'll be the expert.  So do us all a favor.  Take a bunch of photos, and write up the process.  The next guy can refer to you.

 

 

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I was hoping the few that have converted the gen2 TC cargo van for camping would recognized the rear wiper washer fluid supply tube. Hope this makes it a little clearer.  On the passenger side, in the cargo area upper rear corner on a gen2 cargo van, the washer fluid supply tube for the rear wipers is exposed. The washer fluid tube has the foam wrap in question. There are a few more places in the van where the wrap is used on wires. I'm guessing the wrap is use for abrasion and vibration protection. I'm looking for the foam to stop a noise from wiring I've ran through the roof above the windshield for extra outlets in the overhead storage and a battery voltage readout. The wires are now overheadstorageoutlets.thumb.jpg.1e14b45d5b79b8187c87abe2e9bd9ba7.jpg33732962_voliagereadout.thumb.jpg.a037dae55e79cdf230997f65df863d6e.jpgwrapped in 1/4" split loom which is vibrating against the metal causing a noise at higher speeds. I asking what the foam is called or where to purchase it. Thanks.

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I have looked but never found the wire insulating foam. It is a specialty item that is probably not sold in retail quantities. I wrap all my wiring in Tesa tape. This tape is used by many Euro car manufacturers.

 

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00EH6IZ6Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_7KQF794FFZZRYBJC7R13?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

I have also used Home Depot pipe insulation to wrap wires. Buy the black squishy foam type, not the grey plastic foam type. 

 

 

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16 hours ago, collinjx said:

split loom which is vibrating against the metal causing a noise at higher speeds

 

You will have to fabricate your own.  Get some foam.  

 

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5 hours ago, Don Ridley said:

I wrap all my wiring in Tesa tape.

 

Good stuff. I bought some off-brand, generic, imitation tape.  I used if for a wiring project on a Harley Davidson.  It worked fine.  

 

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17 hours ago, collinjx said:

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Is that wire, which id dangling, the wire with split loom making noise?  You could clip the wire down, so that it doesn't just dangle, and rattle.  

 

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My experience with the foam tapes made for architectural applications is it does not withstand the high heat found in vehicles. The adhesive will turn gooey. I also found this problem exists for normal electrical tape. If you plan on keeping your TC for a long time it will pay to use the automotive specific products or just avoid adhesive tapes and use cable ties.

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That's a good point. I'll use cloth tape loosely wound around the foam. The reason for using foam is to stop the hard plastic wire insulation from the vibrating against the overhead shelf. Thanks for the advise.  

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3 hours ago, collinjx said:

stop the hard plastic wire insulation from the vibrating

 

 

Use your imagination.  Wrap condoms around the split loom and zip tie them down.  Seriously.  Nobody will see it.  It doesn't have to look good or be heat resistant.  The split loom protects your wires.  The rubber will stop the sound from the split loom rattling around.  

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Adults only please ...  ;-}

 

Makes one wonder what the ad was originally supposed to be selling? Might be kinda hard explaining to the wire why you bought whatever it is when you open the box  and there's a surprise inside ...

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