Insulation on Gas Tank

[SpyderGirl]

So I used some pipe wrap insulation tape with foam and foil on the front of the gas tank to help insulate it. I also used DEI exhaust wrap on the pipes and manifolds. Can anyone here foresee any issues with this? I've had recent problems with boiling fuel. Let me know your thoughts.

 

[SpyderGirl]

This stuff.

 

[Magdave]

Yep not the right thing to use. DEI makes insulating tape that looks like aluminum foil That is what I did mine with. You can get it at most auto parts stores

http://www.jegs.com/i/DEI/186/01041...yndplTz2yP76gRAl_2Rc4UUVcA76MsQTHgaAiTp8P8HAQ

 

[SpyderGirl]

Yep not the right thing to use. DEI makes insulating tape that looks like aluminum foil That is what I did mine with. You can get it at most auto parts stores

http://www.jegs.com/i/DEI/186/01041...yndplTz2yP76gRAl_2Rc4UUVcA76MsQTHgaAiTp8P8HAQ

Thanks. I looked but couldn't find any. Do you think I'll have problems with what I used? I have a long trip coming very soon and I can't wait for stuff to come through the mail. I need to buy locally.

 

[Magdave]

Thanks. I looked but couldn't find any. Do you think I'll have problems with what I used? I have a long trip coming very soon and I can't wait for stuff to come through the mail. I need to buy locally.

I would not trust it unless it says it can handle 1500 deg heat (minimum) myself. Foam and exhaust pipes do not play well together. Search Snoopy and see what happened when his insulation melted.

http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9961265/00129/?isPayInStoreOnlyStore=false

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...google&utm_campaign=gpla&utm_content=22120063

http://www.deicycle.com/Cool_Tape

 

[SpyderGirl]

I would not trust it unless it says it can handle 1500 deg heat (minimum) myself. Foam and exhaust pipes do not play well together. Search Snoopy and see what happened when his insulation melted.

http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9961265/00129/?isPayInStoreOnlyStore=false

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...google&utm_campaign=gpla&utm_content=22120063

http://www.deicycle.com/Cool_Tape

I didn't use it on the pipe. I'm not that dumb. I used DEI exhaust wrap on the pipes. This is just stuck to the front of the gas tank.

 

[SpyderGirl]

I would not trust it unless it says it can handle 1500 deg heat (minimum) myself. Foam and exhaust pipes do not play well together. Search Snoopy and see what happened when his insulation melted.

http://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9961265/00129/?isPayInStoreOnlyStore=false

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...google&utm_campaign=gpla&utm_content=22120063

http://www.deicycle.com/Cool_Tape

I didn't use it on the pipe. I'm not that dumb. I used DEI exhaust wrap on the pipes. This is just stuck to the front of the gas tank. It's not at all in contact with the pipes or the engine.

 

[SNOOPY]

Don't ask me.

My wrap has lasted 95 degree weather and 3000 miles but people think it will go up in flames at any minute.

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[Magdave]

I didn't use it on the pipe. I'm not that dumb. I used DEI exhaust wrap on the pipes. This is just stuck to the front of the gas tank.

Which is inches from the pipe. Your choice :dontknow:






The insulation you see on the plastic is BRP insulation same as on the Tupperware.

 

[SpyderGirl]

Which is inches from the pipe. Your choice :dontknow:

Hmmm..... well it passed a 30 min test in 95° heat. I will see if Pep Boys has the tape. I wish I had time to wait for the good stuff through the mail, but I don't.

 

[Magdave]

Don't ask me.

My wrap has lasted 95 degree weather and 3000 miles but people think it will go up in flames at any minute.

.

Didn't someone post some pics of your melted insulation?

 

[Magdave]

Hmmm..... well it passed a 30 min test in 95° heat. I will see if Pep Boys has the tape. I wish I had time to wait for the good stuff through the mail, but I don't.

It is the same DEI Cool Tape is what you want.:thumbup:

 

[SNOOPY]

Didn't someone post some pics of your melted insulation?

Nope


They posted pics of THEIR melted insulation.

.

 

[SpyderGirl]

Okay, so after looking all over the net I found that the O'Reillys by me sells 15' rolls for $18. I'll be getting it tomorrow. Thanks for the input.

 

[SpyderGirl]

Nope


They posted pics of THEIR melted insulation.

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LOL. I saw that post.

 

[Magdave]

Okay, so after looking all over the net I found that the O'Reillys by me sells 15' rolls for $18. I'll be getting it tomorrow. Thanks for the input.

:thumbup: A much better choice IMHO.

 

[SpyderGirl]

:thumbup: A much better choice IMHO.

That's why I asked.

 

[SpyderGirl]

Done!

 

[SNOOPY]

I thought you were insulating the fuel tank, not the fuel lines? :dontknow:

 

[SpyderGirl]

I thought you were insulating the fuel tank, not the fuel lines? :dontknow:

I did both. I had a recent problem with boiling fuel. I wanted to cover myself for my long trip.