RE: Stainless oil cooler hose

["Buchholz, Steven" <Steven.Buchholz@kla-tencor.com>]

> > Maybe wrap the lines in electrical tape to keep dirt out or some other
> high
> > temp tape? I am considering switching to steel-braided brake lines and
> would
> > like to know of any other faults and cures. TIA
> 
> What about using some of the larger diameter heat shrink tubing? 
> Reasonably robust, and would seal well enough to keep quite a bit of
> crud and grit out of there.
> 
I think that's a good suggestion Gary ... but heat shrink tubing may be a
bit too rigid.  I'd recommend that you use a more flexible sleeve that is of
sufficient ID to clear the fittings.  You could use a couple tie wraps to
seal the unit.  

Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)