jackb_ms Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Hello AllThe exhaust of my 21 has cooked the cable going to the starter motor which makes startin the car a 2 man (or woman) job.I need to replace this cable.Is there such a thing a a cable rated to work at hight temperature?If not can your recomend a sleeve to help protect the cable from the radiated heat?Thank youJack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 13, 2015 Member Share Posted May 13, 2015 You can get cables with insulation that will tolerate higher temperature.But most people get away with finding a better (even if it's longer) run that keeps it away from the exhaust, and a few fit heat shields.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Jack, these guys make something that should help, although unless you can use reel lengths you may need to ask them if there's a stockist somewhere And as JK says, rerouting to minimise the problem in the first place would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 The cable which cooked is the cable going to the solenoid of the starter motor.I was rerouted bewteen the starter motor and the engine but it had to get closer to the exhaust for the connection.I will check RS to see if they have something similar as your link Ian Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 In fact Thermal velocity do somehttp://www.thermalvelocity.co.uk/Line-and-Hose-Protection/Extreme-Heat-Sleeve/p-114-484/I should get it by the weekendJack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted May 13, 2015 Member Share Posted May 13, 2015 I'm not convinced that sleeving ouside the current insulator will drop the temperature of the insulator much in the steady state.Any experience in practice that anyone can share?Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Is the starter solenoid above or below the starter? I had so much trouble with my old starter with the solenoid above, I fitted one with the underslung solenoid. All the wiring can now be routed under the starter and exhaust manifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil 01 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 In the electrical trade we use silicon or a type of fiberglass sleeving, I've just found a company called Croylec that does sleeving rated 180c Regards phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 PTFE insulated cable is commonly available in many standard stranded gauge sizes and is rated to 200C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb_ms Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 I had a closer look tonight removed the starter motor for inspection.The solenoid connection is a solder tab, I removed the broken bit of cable and made a new connection. The cable is now rerouted between the block and the starter motor.The cable I am using is rated at a higher temperature and as two layer of insulation.I will use the heat sleeve to protect the new cable when received.I may also get a much bigger sleeve the wrap the solenoid, however I am wondering if this will cause a issue with heat retention in the solenoid.If that sleeve is good I will use it to protect the cable from the alternator also.Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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