Frying Bodywork?
Discussion
OK, so I have finally got my dry-day toy nestled in the garage.
Has it moved yet? - No, still awaiting the Registration Documents from the wondrous DVLA
So, whilst I'm eagerly awaiting (for the first time ever) a brown envelope to arrive, I've started to plan ahead for the myriad of little jobs that need to be completed.
One bit that concerns me is the exhaust manifold, as it seems SO close to the bodywork
SURELY they are going to fry the bodywork??? The engine seems to get mightily hot (this is subjective) and I'm concerned about browning the white gel coat.
Should I wrap the headers and top section of the exhaust?
Will heat-reflective tape work? I was planning to use this around the curved cut-outs.
Any suggestions or advice folks?
Hopefully there should be a pic here...
Has it moved yet? - No, still awaiting the Registration Documents from the wondrous DVLA
So, whilst I'm eagerly awaiting (for the first time ever) a brown envelope to arrive, I've started to plan ahead for the myriad of little jobs that need to be completed.
One bit that concerns me is the exhaust manifold, as it seems SO close to the bodywork
SURELY they are going to fry the bodywork??? The engine seems to get mightily hot (this is subjective) and I'm concerned about browning the white gel coat.
Should I wrap the headers and top section of the exhaust?
Will heat-reflective tape work? I was planning to use this around the curved cut-outs.
Any suggestions or advice folks?
Hopefully there should be a pic here...
I think that will be enough clearance, the fibreglass may go a bit soft when it heats up though.
Alternatively, let it brown/burn a bit until it doesn't expand, then file back to the edge of the burnt area and then you should have enough clearance. Or cut out some metal trim and rivet that round the edge.
Alternatively, let it brown/burn a bit until it doesn't expand, then file back to the edge of the burnt area and then you should have enough clearance. Or cut out some metal trim and rivet that round the edge.
It may just be the picture, but I think I can already see a wee trace of discolouration on one of the 'points'. Also, it looks to me as if that manifold was wrapped at some point in the past (I think I can see marks where the wrap was) - I'd think about doing that myself, although unless it's done neatly, it can look a bit cack on such a visible layout!
It's not an up & over like yours, but I wrapped the 4-1 manifold on our Westy, to reduce underbonnet temps and to protect the starter a bit. Few years since that setup went in and all good. No cracking issues, no other problems.
It's not an up & over like yours, but I wrapped the 4-1 manifold on our Westy, to reduce underbonnet temps and to protect the starter a bit. Few years since that setup went in and all good. No cracking issues, no other problems.
A member of our club wrapped his manifold, and after a couple of year removed it while rebuilding the engine.
He found a lot of corrosion under the wrap despite having a stainless manifold.
He's had a ceramic coating now which apparently works well, looks much neater and is unlikely to cause corrosion.
He found a lot of corrosion under the wrap despite having a stainless manifold.
He's had a ceramic coating now which apparently works well, looks much neater and is unlikely to cause corrosion.
I've seen many cut outs like that, seems like a good style choice at the time but does not work in the real world
Smooth out the cut lines and cut a stainless edge cover.
Bare in mind that fibre glass resin is flammable ( look at Ferrari fires) so give it space and use steel to protect
Alternative to wrapping manifold is to make a stand off shield
Smooth out the cut lines and cut a stainless edge cover.
Bare in mind that fibre glass resin is flammable ( look at Ferrari fires) so give it space and use steel to protect
Alternative to wrapping manifold is to make a stand off shield
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