Re: [DML] Nylon tie wraps

[Les Huckins <jhuckins@xxxx>]

Hi Ralf, in all fairness, in the D engine compartment, and in virtually all
other engine compartments you will find liberal use of nylon ties. The D uses
quite a few, on mine, all are in great shape. Can't argue that stainless is
superior to nylon but not in cost, flexibility, nor in ease of installation.
I'm suggesting that everyone carry a nylon tie or two, they daisy chain, just
like hose clamps (with enough of them you can hold your windshield in place if
it falls off). All I'm suggesting is that you spend a quarter and throw a strap
in your car, JIC. My best afterthought, as mentioned, get two of the clips
(cost is $3.96 each), clip 'em both in place and enjoy how smart you are. (Or
get one of those big ugly hose clamps, grind it to fit, and mess up the beauty
and symmetry of your engine compartment). (Oops, should have left that line
out!)

Ralf Philipp wrote:

> Les!
>
> I would not recommend using a nylon tie wrap for such important fastening
> purposes.
>
> Nylon, also known as "Polyamide" is not resistant to weathering. It will get
> brittle and fail. Depending on the amount of weathering and the mechanical
> stress on the tie wrap, it may take some years till this happens, but when
> it happens, you wish you hadn't used it.
>
> Ralf.
>