engine and drivetrain Tesa (or other brand) Loom Tape?

[PaulTWinterton]

I can't seem to locate a supplier for engine electrical tape as used originally on our cars.  I only want the correct stuff.  I've used it and I like it a lot.

 

My research tells me that Tesa makes the original tape, but I'm  willing to use a different brand, just can find any.

[wegweiser]

Your BMW dealer sells it, but it's billed out "per meter" and the rolls are 20 or 25 meters long. Expect to pay about $25-30 per roll. Love the stuff!

[Buckeye]

Here is the tape you want to use.

http://www.bimmerdoc.com/parts-finder/bmw/wiring-harness-friction-tape/

http://www.amazon.com/3M-3407NA-Friction-0-708-Inch-240-Inch/dp/B001AXF416

[PaulTWinterton]

Thanks guys.

[DRedman]

Hockey Stick tape works fine.  Sports Authority has plenty of it.

[JohnS]

Search using 'Tesa Tape' on e-bay and you'll find lots of people who sell it.

[PaulTWinterton]

Hockey tape is ok, but too gooey when heated up as happens in the engine bay. The loom tape has a soft cotton feel on the outside. It's really cool stuff. Seems like there is not enough adhesive, but it binds to itself really well.

Saw the ebay listings for Tesa tape but I was hoping to find a auto parts company or dealer that sells it TODAY. I'm almost done refreshing the nose of my car and wanted to wrap wires NOW. Luckily a friend just lent me his roll of loom tape. I should be able to complete the job and go for a drive on Sunday. Yah!

[LimeySteve]

Home Depot , $2.97 per 20'roll

[PaulTWinterton]

Home Depot , $2.97 per 20'roll

What?! Of course that's the answer I was looking for, but it can't be the right stuff. Can it? If it's of the hockey variety saturated with adhesive, I have to pass, but I'll go look anyway.

[DonP]

Paul, is there an Acklands in B.C.? I used this a number of years ago and it is a great match.

 

https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/AGIPortalWeb/WebSource/ProductDisplay/globalProductDetailDisplay.do?item_code=MMM1755-3/4X60

 

Don

[bluedevils]

Go to Home Depot, it is available under 3 bucks here in US. Hurry because it won't last long. I bought 2 rolls. Opened one up, and it is the same LAJolla sells for 5 bucks, and as LimeySteve mentioned. Very high quality tape with a silky feel to it. Outer side is not adhesive. 

Edited April 18, 2015 by bluedevils

[PaulTWinterton]

DonP - Yes, we have Acklands.  I'll try them on Monday.

 

Bluedevils - Thanks, I'll check them out today.  What department?  Electrical?  Hopefully Canadian stores have the same inventory.

 

Cheers.

[bluedevils]

DonP - Yes, we have Acklands.  I'll try them on Monday.

 

Bluedevils - Thanks, I'll check them out today.  What department?  Electrical?  Hopefully Canadian stores have the same inventory.

 

Cheers.

yes electrical.

[jgerock]

yes electrical.

I bought two rolls of the 3M friction tape from Amazon then noticed the big box stores have them displayed on the end of the aisle (think in the electrical section)

[cj]

Your local Mercedes center has it available at a great deal. HUGE roll for 10 bucks! Was enough to do the whole engine bay harness.

Edited April 19, 2015 by cj