collinjx Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Does anyone know what the foam sleeve around the rear wiper fluid tube is called and where to buy a 4ft length? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinjx Posted July 22, 2021 Author Share Posted July 22, 2021 Nobody has the answer. Where're all the experts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGrimshaw Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 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) Edited July 23, 2021 by JackGrimshaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 15 hours ago, JackGrimshaw said: 2)I would call it " piece of foam wrapped around a hose" (sorry,couldn't resist a little sarcasm) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinjx Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 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 wrapped 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 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. 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. 17 hours ago, collinjx said: 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinjx Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 The foam tubing from Amazon would be the best choice. Thanks for the research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinjx Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 Fifty150 put me on the right track. I found low density foam tape at Home Depot that should work. Thanks again 150. M-D Building Products 1/2 in. x 17 ft. Low Density Foam Tape ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Ridley Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinjx Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinjx Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 I'll have to use something else besides condoms. Only size I have around the house are XXXL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sKiZo Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) Used condoms ok? https://www.amazon.com/Jagwire-Housing-Damping-Internally-4-0-5-0mm/dp/B07C32KBG9 https://www.amazon.com/URBEST-Insulation-Tubing-Preservation-Insulated/dp/B01MDNCVMB/ref=pd_lpo_3?pd_rd_i=B01MDNCVMB&psc=1 Edited July 26, 2021 by sKiZo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinjx Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Jagwire is even better then condoms. But the condom ideal was intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 6 hours ago, sKiZo said: Used condoms ok? I wouldn't waste a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 5 hours ago, collinjx said: Jagwire is even better It comes in "unisex". So you don't have to worry about choosing between men's and women's sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sKiZo Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 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 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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