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Anyone performing repairs or restoration to their wiring harnesses have probably noticed aftermarket electrical tape is not durable for use in the engine compartment...humidity, temperature cycling and heat soak will unravel aftermarket tape in short order.
Since the original engine wiring harness tape proved to be so durable, decided to investigate whether Toyota offered it.
After great difficulty, was able to acquire a roll of Yazakii VTAX tape..THIS is the correct stuff.
High tack..just placing my fingers on the side of the roll I can feel real surface energy.(very strong adhesive strength)
It is so correct that it cost me $35. delivered.
Having a valid Toyota part number and actually obtaining it are two different things.
If not in the North American parts database, then it becomes difficult or you must source in another Country.
Toyota and Mercedes differ on their attitude towards global parts support
Anyone performing repairs or restoration to their wiring harnesses have probably noticed aftermarket electrical tape is not durable for use in the engine compartment...humidity, temperature cycling and heat soak will unravel aftermarket tape in short order.
Since the original engine wiring harness tape proved to be so durable, decided to investigate whether Toyota offered it.
After great difficulty, was able to acquire a roll of Yazakii VTAX tape..THIS is the correct stuff.
High tack..just placing my fingers on the side of the roll I can feel real surface energy.(very strong adhesive strength)
It is so correct that it cost me $35. delivered.
Having a valid Toyota part number and actually obtaining it are two different things.
If not in the North American parts database, then it becomes difficult or you must source in another Country.
Toyota and Mercedes differ on their attitude towards global parts support
Tape, Wiring Harness P.N is 82997-12010 Yazaki VTAX"
So I'm reviving this useful thread, I've ordered the same part from Japan, but it seems that TOYOTA changed the tape manufacture, the new one is Made in Taiwan, Nitto 2119TVH
I just hope that it has the same quality as the Yazaki VTAX
06-29-19, 09:50 AM
Wiring harness restoration tape
