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[TheStotts]

In the quest to find a rattle discovered that the u-bend heat shield just before the back box (the one you can see through the rear passenger side wheel well) had pretty much disintegrated. Chopped it out and did a search for potential heat problems but the general consensus appeared to be that it was safe to run without a replacement. Am I right in thinking that aftermarket exhausts don't have one? Anyway that was about a month ago now, just noticed some rippling on the rear clam at about the level of the u-bend. Also the rear suspension is squeaking a bit more than usual (probably!) Is heat wrap an option or should I source a new/second hand shield? Cheers, Dave Ps It’s a turbo, innit.

[The Batman]

yes you can run without it although it is best to run with one as it will heat up your tyre/brakes etc

did mine yesterday

[TheStotts]

Thanks

Where did you get your wrap from?

Anyone used this site?

[haggi961]

Just wondering what people recommend for exhaust heat rap vinyl as there seems to be so many different types.

[rsg]

Just wondering what people recommend for exhaust heat rap vinyl as there seems to be so many different types.

I got some cool it Thermo Tec wrap that I will be putting on, quite expensive but proven. I have used some cheap stuff I got from ebay in the past but it was crap. You pays your money...

Also since fitting the piper manifold I haven't run with a heat shield on my car (20k+ miles). Been checking the rear clam for signs of heat but seems fine.

The whole exhaust system will be wrapped when the rear clam is taken off and some nimbus sheet and 3m heat reflective tape will used.

[haggi961]

Ok thanks for your help and i think i might get the good stuff.

[chris_uk]

dont forget to soak it in water before you apply it.

[haggi961]

dont forget to soak it in water before you apply it.

Cheers for the heads up.

[Ouchie]

When you handle the stuff make sure you; DO wear gloves DO wear something with long sleeves DON'T rub your eyes DON'T do it in your living room unless everything (EVERYTHING) in a 2 metre radius is covered in a dust sheet Cut the stuff to manageable lengths first and untwist it so it's easier to wrap Get the stuff wet either in a bucket or using a plant water sprayer Secure using lock wire rather than expensive metal cable ties 1" wide stuff is easier to apply to bends than 2" but if you are just doing the u-bend then it won't make much difference, manifolds are tricky though And, especially true if you wrap the manifold; When you first start the car make sure the roof is on and the doors and windows are closed as glass fibres go everywhere It will smoke for quite a while and it will smell

Edited by Ouchie, 24 June 2010 - 11:58 PM.

[Zoobeef]

It amazing how well the exhaust wrap works though. Its used on the vehicles out here as the exhaust runs the length of the vehicle body on roof so its all wrapped to hide the termal signature. You can put your hand around the exhaust not far after the turbo and it just feels warm. I have a scar on my arm from touuching the vxs exhaust on the downpipe about 20 seconds after i started it up

[Ouchie]

I have a scar on my arm from touuching the vxs exhaust on the downpipe about 20 seconds after i started it up

Bet you have different tale for the ladies

I think I need better wrap, mine still feels hot enough to remove fingerprints.

[Zoobeef]

I have a scar on my arm from touuching the vxs exhaust on the downpipe about 20 seconds after i started it up

Bet you have different tale for the ladies

I think I need better wrap, mine still feels hot enough to remove fingerprints.

Its diesels im working with so they wont get as hot. I'll have to see how the vx is once its wrapped. Probably just end up with new burns

[FLD]

I used the FEI stuff. Very good but be carefull how much you wet it. You can wash out some of the "stuff" that makes it good. I bought some white heatwrap from fleabay and I tested it first. Glad I did as it melted!! You have been warned.

[Zoobeef]

I used the FEI stuff. Very good but be carefull how much you wet it. You can wash out some of the "stuff" that makes it good. I bought some white heatwrap from fleabay and I tested it first. Glad I did as it melted!! You have been warned.

The boxes of the stuff we have here say to wet it slightly but alsso say theres another product you can buy to spray on the wrap after fitting that increases the performance and extends the life.
Not sure weather its just the company just trying to get you to buy more of there stuff.
I'll look at the make when i next get chance

[Ouchie]

I used the FEI stuff. Very good but be carefull how much you wet it. You can wash out some of the "stuff" that makes it good. I bought some white heatwrap from fleabay and I tested it first. Glad I did as it melted!! You have been warned.

Don't you mean DEI - Linky
I used 2 rolls of 1"x50 feet to do manifold, downpipe and u-bend.


Got to be easier to get it all ceramic coated. Next time