WingedFrog
Well Known Member
In section 46 VANs instructions direct to tie-wrap electric wires to parts of the engine that can get pretty hot, among them coolant hoses. I used the tie-wraps provided and packaged by VANs. As I was concerned to be short, I checked a tie-wrap package I bought at Harbor Freight. They are made of Dupont 66 nylon and are rated up to 185 deg Fahrenheit. Per Rotax the coolant can go up to 248 deg Fahrenheit. Obviously such tie-wraps are not appropriate but as VANs tie-wraps come without markings I have no way to know for what temp they are rated. Short of asking VANs (it's Sunday!), I am wondering if anyone in this Forum has addressed this issue?