Re: Smelly Headers

From: Jeff Durling (jdurling@mindspring.com)
Date: Tue May 01 2001 - 18:30:20 EDT


Sounds like the normal burning off of whatever they put on them. Don't think
it's anything too worry about. It should go away in a few days.

Jeff Durling
'01 4x2 QC SLT+

Hugh wrote:

> Hey Team,
>
> I just finished installing MOPAR Headers on my 98 Dak 5.2L V8. Problem is
> that after they heat up they smell like burning rubber. I have checked the
> hoses and ignition wires and they are very warm to the touch. I imagine
> that this is where the smell is coming from.
>
> The headers are jet-coated (that's not it is it?). I have MSD 8.5mm plug
> wires and they should fair well in the warm...
>
> Is it the heater hoses, what can I do to protect them from the heat?
>
> TIA
> Hugh



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