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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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Have the roll - but what stuff do you use to secure the end of it on the manifold/downpipe?
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Old Sep 27, 2008 | 10:04 AM
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Lock wiring looks the neatest or you can use hose Clips or metal cable ties.

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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 12:00 AM
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Metal cable ties off Ebay cost me £2 for 5. Ideal.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 12:24 PM
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scoobyparts supply the cable ties for the heat wrap wet the heat wrap to make it easier to put on
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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i would also advise soaking the heat wrap so it is ringing wet and then fit it using metal cable ties and when it dries out it shrinks and tightens up
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Steve, snapstraps do the job neatly and effectively
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