Re: Smelly Headers

From: WOT or waiting at a Red (dakatack@home.com)
Date: Tue May 01 2001 - 17:38:51 EDT


I think that's normal for a short while.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Hugh" <hcatlett@cfl.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 3:13 PM
Subject: DML: Smelly Headers

> 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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