Mark Milotay wrote:
>
> Fellow listers,
>
> In my attempt to deal with fuel vapourisation caused by the exhaust
> manifold, I tried wrapping it in ACE Hardware Self-Adhesive Insulating Pipe
> Wrap. NOT A GOOD IDEA. This was an act of a desperate man, and the clouds
> of noxious smoke were a sign of how desperate I was. Just because it claims
> to be flame retardant does not mean that it can withstand the heat thrown
> off by the down pipe. I had to let it sit and smoulder for 10 minutes after
> parking the car, as it was too hot to pull off. I don't know if anyone else
> on the list has had the same problem that I was trying to correct, but this
> is definitely not the solution.
>
> Keep the rubber side down,
>
> Mark Milotay, Principal
> On the Mark Software & Consulting
Mark, I suggest you buy header tape from your local speed shop or JC
Witney.
Stu
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