Header users beware!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Heidelberg PA
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i am curious about this myself..after my headers were installed the mechanic told me that there is a harness on the passenger side that is a couple of inches away from the header and he recommended that i header tape the harness.....i still do not see what he was refurring to but this post has me wondering now....i better look better
Thanks BEEP
Thanks BEEP
Wrapping the headers will void any warranty. Do a search on Google why you should not use header wrap. You will be suprised.
Last edited by 85vet; Jun 6, 2007 at 02:51 PM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Houston TX
Thanks for not kicking me off the forum, I feel much better today.
Took another look at the area in question. I can think of 2 options. Remove the entire exhaust system and reroute the harness (it's all welded together), or somehow wrap the headers and harness with tape with the very limited space there.
Also, the connector there for the cooling fan switch is melted. Any ideas on where to find another one?
P.S. I'm not mad at the dealership. Yes they charge alot but I would have never ever found that problem on my own. It was way to hard for me see.
Took another look at the area in question. I can think of 2 options. Remove the entire exhaust system and reroute the harness (it's all welded together), or somehow wrap the headers and harness with tape with the very limited space there.
Also, the connector there for the cooling fan switch is melted. Any ideas on where to find another one?
P.S. I'm not mad at the dealership. Yes they charge alot but I would have never ever found that problem on my own. It was way to hard for me see.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Houston TX
As requested, here are a couple of photos of the effected area. Part of the harness can be seen lower right of the coolant switch. Notice the melted plastic on the header pipe.
Last edited by The Beep; Jun 6, 2007 at 10:49 PM. Reason: add info
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Midland Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06
Coat them
Man, you need to call Jet-Hot and coat those headers! I had almost forgotten how those naked headers looked and seeing the raw metal reminded me of how scorching hot they got! Some of the best money I have spent on my car!
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Dont forget,even GM used heat shields over their shorty exhaust manifolds.That kept the heat away from the wires somewhat.
With larger tube uncoated headers,damn theyre going to cook everything in that cramped bay.I agree with others,go get them coated.Theyre going to keep rusting too if you dont and look real fugly.
With larger tube uncoated headers,damn theyre going to cook everything in that cramped bay.I agree with others,go get them coated.Theyre going to keep rusting too if you dont and look real fugly.
