230 GE Boiling Petrol - Solution?

[Andrew]

Pop rivets?








oooooo don't.

Now Alan that is really bad advice. Its welded on.

[Riaan Harman]

Where do you funny guys think this fits in on the tank?

[Riaan Harman]

Can somebody give me a exhaust route diagram of the older G's like the one I have.

Thanks

PS:

I am starting to take the tank off now to see what is the problem although I know the best is to just move the exhaust I am for one or other reason determined to take it off and check Stupid me think!!

[munga]

Can somebody give me a exhaust route diagram of the older G's like the one I have.

Thanks

PS:

I am starting to take the tank off now to see what is the problem although I know the best is to just move the exhaust I am for one or other reason determined to take it off and check Stupid me think!!

Personally I would take the tank off and look at all the pipes and connections. Try and figure out what is going on in there.

Another option is to ceramic coat the exhaust in that secion to minimise heat transfer in that area. Check out: http://www.powerkote.co.za/Home.html

I am not sure about all of this and am unsure if it is a gimmick or not. There was mention of it in the Leisure wheels a few issues back in one of the articles regarding underbonnet temperatures.

[Pete460332]

Was thinking perhaps you exhaust is made from Stainless Steel - this could result in higher temperatures. I have successfully used a silicon baking mat / pot holders ( not sure correct word ) to wrap around the exhaust where is passes close to my starter motor to reduce heat transfer to it. The silicon rubber seems to be able to be up to it and it has kept starter motor cooler. ( BTW later 300GD's had heat shields fitted here as there were issues with hot starter motors. )

example :
http://www.amazon.com/MIU-France-Set...817676&sr=1-18

[Riaan Harman]

Where do you funny guys think this fits in on the tank?

i am going to use these first but don't know how it fits to the tank just by looking at it.

[Alan]

Cant tell you off hand but I think once the tank is off it will be obvious.
One thing I can say is that they fit into the tunnel over the tank.

[Riaan Harman]

thought that much, I am not looking forward to this hey!!

[Alan]

Remember to open the small hatch under the rear floor mat and disconnect any pipes/cables that might be short.

[Riaan Harman]

Already done