I got an aftermarket intake hose that leaks air. The car does not use MAF sensor so the car runs perfectly fine. (It uses MAP sensor to determine amount of air.) But the hose keeps sucking air and it makes a weird sound. Don't ask me to buy a new factory hose. That is $100. The aftermarket one is only $20. I can eliminate the noise using duct tape (or Gorilla tape) and zip tie. But the problem is that in California, no duct tape is allowed. Once the Smog technician sees a duct tape on intake, it is an automatic fail. Even a bunch of residual is highly undesirable because then it will attract unnecessary attention which will then lead to Smog fail. So I am wondering is there a special type of tape that can be peeled off cleanly without trace? It should be moderately heat resistant, but that is not a big deal because Gorilla tape works fine. Any idea on which tape is best here? Thanks in advance for the suggestions!
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Adhesive tape that won't leave residual?
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Ohmthis
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I have a little trick for wrapping wire that I don’t want the sticky residue left. Turn electrical tape backwards and then run over itself. It will stick and not leave any sticky stuff. Leave yourself a tail at the end and it will peel off easy.
510ebl
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How about friction tape? https://www.findtape.com/electrical...n friction tape,tape sticks to other surfaces.
619DioFan
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They failed my 95 ram because the pcv hose was cracked and I " fixed it " with elec tape. part is no longer avail at dealer nor auto parts store ( Its a molded hose ) went to AZ and found a molded hose pretty close ( 10.00 ) cut it , installed it and passed, guy at AZ said it wouldnt work ( not emission hose ) 8 years later , zero issues.
RTM
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sparky 1971
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WTF is wrong with duct tape? Is the diameter of the hose large enough to get your hand in it and put the tape on the inside where it can't be seen? That flex tape the guy on tv sells might work. I've used some to make a temporary fix on a pipe, but haven't gotten around to fixing it yet so I haven't taken it off to see if any of the stickum is left behind. Alien tape doesn't leave a residue, but I have my doubts about whether it would stick well enough.
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dnschmidt
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This is the correct answer. Loctite makes such a product as well. I know that because I stole some from their booth at SEMA several years ago. But your post has me confused. You state that an aftermarket hose cost $20 so why not buy the aftermarket hose if that solves the problem? Is this the hose that doesn't fit? Frankly I consider a $100 auto part in this day and age to be a bargain considering that a starter for my car goes for $600.
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Indexmill
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That's crazy; $600 for a starter. What brand of car is it?
ZRX61
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You want proper Gaffer Tape, not duct tape. It doesn't leave any residue.
The whole intake hose has two pieces. One piece is OEM only. The other have aftermarket choice. But it does not fit the first OEM piece really well.This is the correct answer. Loctite makes such a product as well. I know that because I stole some from their booth at SEMA several years ago. But your post has me confused. You state that an aftermarket hose cost $20 so why not buy the aftermarket hose if that solves the problem? Is this the hose that doesn't fit? Frankly I consider a $100 auto part in this day and age to be a bargain considering that a starter for my car goes for $600.
Two Speed
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wrap the joint with an inner tube and a zip ties, zero residue. Gaffers tape as mentioned is intended to temporarily stick stuff down, however, if you leave it I have found it is no better than duct tape and will leave glue residue.
ace10
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As mentioned, can you get your hand/arm inside the tube?
Don't want to try that. The part that's OEM is pretty delicate. If I break it, it's another $60 quickly gone.As mentioned, can you get your hand/arm inside the tube?
ZRX61 said what I was going to - Gaffer tape.
However, perhaps post a picture. I'm sure there's a more professional way to fix it that you can just leave in place for the inspection and beyond. I realize you might not care - but someone might suggest an answer you like.
However, perhaps post a picture. I'm sure there's a more professional way to fix it that you can just leave in place for the inspection and beyond. I realize you might not care - but someone might suggest an answer you like.
kelpaso1
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If you cant afford to fix it the proper way how do you afford to drive? Buy the new hose and be done with it. Mickey mousing things is NOT the answer, You said the aftermarket one is $20 so what is the problem with that?
dnschmidt
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I have this problem with vacuum hoses used on my sanders in my shop. The solution (which is elegant) is large diameter heat shrink tubing. See McMaster-Carr or Amazon as both carry this. You can achieve a perfect fit by putting one (or more pieces of heat shrink in succession) on to the too small part enabling it to fit snuggly into the larger diameter piece. Done well you will never see the heat shrink at all as it will be inside of the larger piece and in your case neither will the smog police.The whole intake hose has two pieces. One piece is OEM only. The other have aftermarket choice. But it does not fit the first OEM piece really well.
I'll second the 'gaffer' tape for no residue
and the self fusing silicon tape. I like the 'F4 Tape'
and the self fusing silicon tape. I like the 'F4 Tape'
I was also going to suggest shrink fit tubing. applied carefully it should look factory.
I remember buying gaffers tape in the 80's. Back then it was archival acid free glue meaning not only did it not leave a residue but it wouldn't pull paint chips off a freshly painted wall OR leave a distinct colour patch where it had been like non acid free tapes would. It had a cloth backing that was moderately shapeable to fit contours.
They started making it with plastic backing to cut the price down about 15 years ago as it was $20 or more a roll back then but the plastic backed stuff was about $7. Then every Tom, **** and Harry started selling regular duck tape as gaffers tape on ebay etc. Then manufacturers started making fake gaffers tape. Now you have to buy it from a trusted source or buy it and try it until you find good stuff.
Like two speed said above, it is meant for temporary installations (though it holds like any other good tape). I've put it on aluminum light stands, tripods, auto poles etc. to cut out reflections and left it there until it started to fall apart. At that point it leaves a residue, an acid free residue maybe but still a big job to clean off.
I remember buying gaffers tape in the 80's. Back then it was archival acid free glue meaning not only did it not leave a residue but it wouldn't pull paint chips off a freshly painted wall OR leave a distinct colour patch where it had been like non acid free tapes would. It had a cloth backing that was moderately shapeable to fit contours.
They started making it with plastic backing to cut the price down about 15 years ago as it was $20 or more a roll back then but the plastic backed stuff was about $7. Then every Tom, **** and Harry started selling regular duck tape as gaffers tape on ebay etc. Then manufacturers started making fake gaffers tape. Now you have to buy it from a trusted source or buy it and try it until you find good stuff.
Like two speed said above, it is meant for temporary installations (though it holds like any other good tape). I've put it on aluminum light stands, tripods, auto poles etc. to cut out reflections and left it there until it started to fall apart. At that point it leaves a residue, an acid free residue maybe but still a big job to clean off.
RTM
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You could probably cheat a little, and put some paper under the shrink tubing, with the OEM part number on it, and make it look even more factory.I was also going to suggest shrink fit tubing. applied carefully it should look factory.