Split pipe - does this require attention?

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hornet

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• 25 Jan 2019

• #1

Whilst following DeMort's recommendation on hood maintenance I saw the top of my engine for the first time and noticed that two pipes running accross the top a small split in what i assume is the insulation.

Being a complete idiot on anything mechanical I wondered if this needs fixing or whether I can just leave it alone. It could have been like this for years for all I know.

Any thoughts welcome.

 

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infrasilver

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• 25 Jan 2019

• #2

Can't really tell from the picture but is this just the foam insulation or the actual rubber of the pipe. If foam I would say there is no problem, if the pipe I would get it looked at or at least protect it with something more substantial.
I guess its just rubbing on an edge above it, could you not protect the edge of whatever is causing this?

 

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hornet

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• 25 Jan 2019

• #3

Thx, just looked again and its just the foam.

 

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deMort

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• 25 Jan 2019

• #4

Gear cables and you dont need to do anything .