How To Get them TIGHTER & Prevent Exhaust Wrap from Unravelling! Stainless Steel Zip Tie Tech Tip 32

Рет қаралды 157,179

2 жыл бұрын

So you spent ages neatly wrapping your exhaust manifold and got to the final step - securing it to the pipe with some stainless steel zip ties. This is the easiest part of the install right?? Think again! As it turns out a lot of these stainless steel zip ties do not grip the pipe tight enough to hold the wrap permanently in place, allowing it to unravel further down the line. Thankfully there is a solution the this phenomenon which I'm going to go through in this video. Use this tactic to get them gripped up tight, ensuring your exhaust wrap will not move.
The exhaust manifold in this video is off my 2001 Mazda MX5 - the latest Fast Rust project car. Fun & reliable daily driver is my goal for this iconic sports car. If you want to follow along with my 'Miata Journey’, check out this playlist: • Mazda MX5 / MIATA - ...
🔴 Subscribe for Free Tech Tips, Build Updates & More: kzfaq.info?su...
► Background Beat : Instrumental produced by Chuki / chukimusic

Пікірлер: 184

@RozetRides Жыл бұрын

Been wrenching on cars and what not for 10 years plus. Never thought of this. Great idea. I always put tension on the zip tie, then, pinged the open end of the ball bearing housing so that is forces the ball bearing deeper and wedges a dent into the zip tie under north it. It’s been quite effective. But there’s a thousand ways to skin a cat and this is a great video.

@dean1627 Жыл бұрын

Here’s a Tech tip for you boys and girls when dealing with fiberglass wrap wear gloves or you’ll be itchy the whole day

@CarefreeCFC83 Жыл бұрын

Wish I knew the extent of this itchiness/soreness yesterday! 😂 It's so annoying...

@leroijr407 11 ай бұрын

Not with the newer titanium wrap. Did my bike a few times. Never itches. Once the wrap breaks down and falls apart after a year or so, thats when it may start to bother you. Not new tho. Never does. Unless you got cheap knockoff titanium wrap. 🤗

@Calhayhee714 6 ай бұрын

Track then if you have to lift weights makes it a interesting lift 😂😂😂

@ferdyhagels2771 5 ай бұрын

But if you forgot, talcum powder does wonders.

@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery 5 ай бұрын

Oh yeah. Surprised this bloke didn't oblige

@alansmall9071 2 жыл бұрын

Another tip wet exhaust wrap beforehand then wrap exhaust as tight as possible and use said s/s ties then when exhaust gets hot moisture evaporates from wrap and pulls itself tighter to the exhaust system and makes it look even more neater

@MM4F Жыл бұрын

Yes, 100% always dip in a bucket of water first;') Good tip..

@jordanwasley5388 Жыл бұрын

@@MM4F nooooo. Not when its titanium/lava heat wrap like this is. You dont wet it, it does nothing for it.

@MM4F Жыл бұрын

@@jordanwasley5388 it’s not for shaping the tape, the wet helps with adding friction to the wrap.

@h3llb3nt Жыл бұрын

@@MM4F fibreglass wrap you do but the titanium wrap doesn't need water at all

@garymitchell5899 5 ай бұрын

@@jordanwasley5388don't know if you noticed but the wrap is outside and will get wet

@triumphriderinblack7406 Жыл бұрын

Great tip, many thanks. I'll try to tighten all the ties I fitted yesterday!

@Digital3ch0 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help. I will be redoing the ties on my wrap real soon.

@tedmarakas2626 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip. Every day is a school day.

@JDJD-hg9hu 9 ай бұрын

Like a man that knows what he is doing! Fantastic video thank you for the knowledge grenade.

@hamie63_m Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm installing this titanium wrap right now with some metal black zip ties I got from amazon and this method worked perfectly.

@Dominoid86 16 күн бұрын

Stainless steel ONLY!!! NO METAL zip ties as the heart from the exhaust expands and contracts

@davidbrooks4285 8 ай бұрын

Never would have thought this,thank you!

@superonionman 11 ай бұрын

Liked and subbed. This is a great tip. I ended up just using mechanics wire to tighten my wrap. Thanks for sharing!

@BTNomad Жыл бұрын

Thanks. A quick and simple explanation and solution.

@garyrobinson7128 28 күн бұрын

Fantastic 🎉 was looking for wrapping a motorbike exhaust but this tip was 👍 I subscibed just for this 😊

@xcandiottix 7 ай бұрын

Great tip, doing this tomorrow so thank you!

@Burgstaller007 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the demo video and passing that knowledge on to me.

@mitchrobinson8819 Жыл бұрын

was stuck on this for quite a while, tip worked great! thank you!!

@FastRust Жыл бұрын

Nice one Mitch!

@didge9402 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip 👍all i do is bend the retaining lug that stops the ball bearing falling out forward so there's almost no movement left for it to roll back! Does the same job but no need for the small screwdriver 😉

@FastRust 2 жыл бұрын

That is very sensible! Will try that next time, thanks for the tip 👍🏻

@stephboeker7835 Жыл бұрын

I have the small screwdriver and hardly ever find anything to use it on .... I think I'll try it. But, I think I will roll the needle nose pliers down while against the catch to really get a bite on the strap.

@edwilderness Жыл бұрын

@@stephboeker7835 Yes. Much more pulling force by rolling the needle nose pliers. I would also first fasten the zip tie around the pipe loosely so that I don't have to hold the item to be wrapped in place while trying to thread the tie into the lug.

@Firemedic2105 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! Worked perfectly!!!

@williambailey9917 2 ай бұрын

heck of a deal bud, ive wasted many ties not knowing this, thanks

@regularaussiemedia1426 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Awesome tip, thanks mate!

@FastRust 2 жыл бұрын

No worries man. Thankyou!

@paulthompson1675 11 ай бұрын

Awesome.thanks for this old chap!!

@MotoPumps 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very valuable tip. Appreciated.

@IJ-E36 Ай бұрын

Great tip thanks!

@dizzy_cap_car_show 2 жыл бұрын

Cracking tip and video pal! 👍

@FastRust 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou!

@dylanvisitacion8618 Жыл бұрын

Great tip 👍

@2slofouru 2 жыл бұрын

Probably helps if you have the end you pull facing straight up, that way the bb is always at the bottom instead of rolling to one end. They really need to design better ones

@mattgarland1800 2 жыл бұрын

When doing my turbo manifold I used the method of pulling tight cut off the end to leave about 6-8mm then pull and fold with a pair of pliers twice, gets rid of the sharp edge and leaves it nice and tight

@FastRust 2 жыл бұрын

I tried this method first and it still wouldn't work for me. Who knows. I dont think all these zip ties are made equal, & I did buy a pretty cheap set to be fair.

@christopherbell7561 8 ай бұрын

Good tip dude

@atomicforcegaming2867 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I would also think a 90 degree pick would help when you are trying to seat the bearing in tight places.

@user-id9ou2np8g 11 ай бұрын

I have another tip. They make perforated stainless cable ties. They are more expensive than the other ones, but you dont have to worry about the loosening of the clamp like regular SS cable ties.

@chrisp.5272 2 жыл бұрын

That’s perfect! I’m trying to get my ZX2 headers to stop vibrating, I also have a small leak, want to wrap and use these zip ties.

@FastRust 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Chris. Good luck with it.

@darrinmcland4236 Жыл бұрын

nicely done!!!

@camaromustangmods3327 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Didn't even know this.

@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery 5 ай бұрын

Nice work brother

@jelly12903 2 жыл бұрын

Your a star buddy. Thanks very much. Dei do sell a tool but this saves that money grand job

@FastRust 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! Put the cash towards go faster mods

@tedmarakas2626 2 жыл бұрын

Actually, I have the tool they are selling and I'm NOT impressed. I bought a special tool that is meant to pull them tight and it does a great job but knowing about that small ball bearing makes things far more secure.

@mdgk1703 Жыл бұрын

many thanks...many beers my friend

@taylorcepin4698 6 ай бұрын

Perfect!

@user-nd5jv1gp9z 8 ай бұрын

Good tip

@ZMoggy12377 2 жыл бұрын

I just did my exhaust and I've found the easiest way to get it really tight you wrap over the tag end a little bit almost tying a knot then using the tool for the steel zipties I tighten as much as I can cut the end leaving an inch then fold it back over

@ALKATRAZ99 Жыл бұрын

great video

@francoisbelangerboisclair Жыл бұрын

You can also do the job using ClampTite with S/S wire. It's lock under tension. I would recommend the bronze T-bar version the wing-nut version is a pain to use.

@adventure_rider_uk 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for that 🙂

@C6Z_Bob Жыл бұрын

I just used hose clamps on mine. More expensive but they get so much tighter.

@ruunlimitedstudios4629 2 ай бұрын

Mfn right this is a really good video bro thank you

@FastRust 2 ай бұрын

Cheers bro thankyou 👍🏻

@briangrubb5481 Жыл бұрын

I'm just doing a section of pipe if it's that much a pain in the ass some exhaust clamps should tighten her on down pretty good for my application

@nate5887 Жыл бұрын

Good to know before wrapping the Harley pipes, thanks.

@andyroo3022 Жыл бұрын

Great tip. I installed mine, and was wondering how these type of ties worked worked. I should be able to still push the bb in and lock a little tighter. Thanks. I used some good quality hobby grade superglue on a few of the small frayed spots. A few drops and smear it down in one action, rolling away with your finger to avoid getting stuck to the header wrap, It sticks fast and neatens the job up even more.

@FastRust Жыл бұрын

Nice one Andy. A good, neat wrap job always looks well. Sadly the supercharger is now sat on top of the manifold so my hand work goes unseen 😪

@PabloIpinceBraschi Жыл бұрын

Great tip, now let´s try it with the exhaust between my legs.

@tankeater 2 ай бұрын

I have Black DEI Heat Wrap with black stainless steel worm hose clamps... Looks better, more coverage, easier to fully tighten, easier to remove. 👍

@jonellwanger7258 25 күн бұрын

That might be the way to go.. just did this first time today. Wasted 5+ ties trying to figure them out.. now I’m here.

@tankeater 25 күн бұрын

@@jonellwanger7258 you ether need to push the ball in, or just get those black stainless steel worm hose clamps and it looks super clean. 🤘

@jacob14163 Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you.

@steveadams5190 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!

@FastRust Жыл бұрын

NO PROBLEM!!

@NorthEastMusic Жыл бұрын

thank you !

@leroijr407 11 ай бұрын

There is a tool i have where the tie fits into, you twist the tie under amd it gets super tight, then move the ball over and then i even bend the tiny snipped end backwards also. 🤗

@seanhiggins704 3 ай бұрын

I wish I could give this video 2 thumbs up

@yoshiogilson Жыл бұрын

Tanks for help

@sylvainmasson8629 Жыл бұрын

Thanks !!!

@rexmasters2003 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@katananomi 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@johngranato2673 26 күн бұрын

I have done that. Then, I take a small punch and with a small hammer, I give the wide end (behind the ball) a whack--just like you would when using a nail set. This further traps the ball and holds it against the narrow end of it's enclosure. BTW, Elmer's glue does a great job holding the wrap's frayed end together. Since it is water-based, it does not burn.

@cobrajeff96 9 ай бұрын

There's a handheld tool designed exactly for these type of locking ties, pretty cheap too. That's always going to be the better option.

@rockerpat1085 6 ай бұрын

Exactly!!! Was Looking To See If Anyone Else Was Hip To The Correct Way!!!

@doaSkid69 Жыл бұрын

I wrap really tight and use normal Ties as I go Then after change for stainless ones I also give the ball a wack with a small punch whilst pulling the tab

@stephboeker7835 Жыл бұрын

SWEET !!

@fiouable 2 ай бұрын

Bless you

@russellwarr3791 26 күн бұрын

Top tip 👋🦘

@edm9527 Жыл бұрын

I was taught to soak the heat wrap in warm water first then after it drys, it also tightens the wrap.

@jordanwasley5388 Жыл бұрын

not when its the titanium/lava wrap - research it

@vumba1331 Жыл бұрын

That was a great tip thanks. Question, did you wet your wrap before applying it, and if so why, dust, does it pull tighter as it dries? What about gloves withglass fibre?

@FastRust Жыл бұрын

Gloves would be a good idea. As for wetting this type of wrap (titanium) no, not essential. Fibreglass wrap yes you do need to wet that stuff.

@jond1536 Жыл бұрын

use needle nose to twist the end to pull it tight. so you have a little roll of tie on the end. if you would have rolled the end up you would have had that tie super tight.

@ramrodou812 6 ай бұрын

i'm wondering if heat cycling would loosen it again.

@abo3abid1 3 ай бұрын

I wonder if it would work to tie rebar

@JediStockTrader Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to permanently lock these so if you use them for rings that need to slip off and on a tube they will not accidentally tighten more?

@speedfreak8200 3 ай бұрын

Needle 🪡 Nose Pliers on my side of the pond 😅 thx bud

@robbief5517 9 ай бұрын

Can you use these steel zip ties on CV boots???

@rotorblade9508 Ай бұрын

I would wet the wrap whenever working with them or in an area where there is a risk you could touch them otherwise there is a risk of tiny needles thrown into the air. if they are wet the dust is less likely to get airborne.

@toddcott9510 2 жыл бұрын

These have been driving me crazy.

@gingie5246 Жыл бұрын

Another tip is to cut a channel in an old socket or extension so you can crank them down extra tight.

@MartinJames-dw9xt 2 ай бұрын

Happy days,, just been pulling my fecking Hair out with this problem!,🙏

@davidfuller764 Жыл бұрын

Big help thanks Sub’d&Bell’d

@jamesdiver2183 10 ай бұрын

can these be cut easily?

@TheShamwari 2 жыл бұрын

Worth knowinf, speciailly for a firt timer before he does the work

@jjssbailey Жыл бұрын

Cool

@Slowgroovin Жыл бұрын

Use radiator hose clamps.

@Sandhoeflyerhome Жыл бұрын

Just use proper SS pliers ... mine excerpt 300 pounds of force .. I tested the force. I tie wrapped a 2 inch square roller tape measure with a metal case. I squeezed the handles, only to find I had crushed the tape measure. The outer case collapsed. Stainless steel zip ties are not meant to be fitted by hand .. they need the proper pliers. They are brilliant if done right

@theaussienurseflipper.8113 Күн бұрын

I thought you had to wrap the wrap under itself before putting the zip tie on cheers Graham

4 ай бұрын

Just use Panduits manual tie gun GS4MT-E and you will easily tighten your stailess steel ties wirhout need of that effort

@gaugebar7567 11 ай бұрын

You don’t even need to stick something in there. The lock has a little play, sort of like the end of a tape measure, if you just push it back in the same direction you pushed the ball before you stop tightening, it’ll do the same thing. At least with the harbor freight ones. But I assume they all need to be like that or else the ball would get jammed up before you could even insert the tie.

@dylancade2003 3 ай бұрын

I’ve allways used stainless hose clamps

@maksutt700ymh 11 ай бұрын

👍

@Luke-eu7ev 2 жыл бұрын

This video is about an hour too late! I’ve just heat wrapped my exhaust with metal cable ties that I couldn’t get right 😂

@FastRust 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, I meant to upload this morning but I forgot! Sorry 🙄

@Luke-eu7ev 2 жыл бұрын

@@FastRust that’s ok. Quality content again 👍

@ratchetroullette7700 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sitting here like 😮‍💨do I have to re wrap these headers.. 😂 lol..

@devil_samuraix6176 Жыл бұрын

your hand not itchy?

@danielgrace7408 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@rafikxd18 Жыл бұрын

dobre

@simsneon2 Жыл бұрын

Don’t lie I know that beautiful dog in the background told you how to do this because humans are just too damn stupid thank you for your wonderful video and I appreciate it

@FastRust Жыл бұрын

Everyone knows the dog is the 🧠 of this operation

@The4x4manonbroke Жыл бұрын

Wow 😳😲 30yrs as a mechanic and I've always just smacked em with a ball peen hammer..but this is way better

@jesterjake88 Жыл бұрын

I would like to add that this may not be a good idea for ALL projects as some circumstances require that there is a smidge of slack to ensure playability or to prevent snapping

@FastRust Жыл бұрын

There's still enough slack to allow for expansion, they won't snap.