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    In the engine bay on the passenger side, there's some pipes that are protected with insulation (A/C?). I've attatched a picture. This insulation is falling apart / dissintegrating. Does anyone have a good fix for this problem or should I replace the insulation (That seems like a bit of work). I appreciate any comments or suggestions. You guys are great!
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    you can try regular house pipe insulation but you will have to tape it sealed, try to get an inner diameter tight as possible.
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    I just ran across this stuff while looking for something else:

    http://www.acsource.com/index.asp?Pa...S&Category=386

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    Home Depot should have the rubberized one there...

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    wow thats sweet! another bookmark...lol He will still have to slice it and tape it but it's probably much better than household pipe insulation.
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    Might be easier to slice it and zip tie it.
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    Are the circled pipes Air Conditioning?

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    Yes. The fat one is low pressure, thin is high pressure. More R12 fun facts: the fittings are the same on both sides.

    best, whit

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    Thanks Whit!

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    Here's the after picture:
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