Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

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I spoke to them about their product earlier this week but they where quite non committal due to the size and length of the Patrol branches compared to the short little 4 cylinders they normally supply for.

Alex Roux wrote: One of the causes of fire is dry grass collecting on the pipe, also flammable heated fluid (such as break fluid when hot) dropping on the hot exhaust or manifold.
So to minimise these risks, covering the pipe may be just what is needed.

I don't know if the flammable fluid dripping onto the wrapping will get saturated and still reach its flash point.... I think as long as there can be NO liquid touching the exhaust, all should be good.

As for the grass, yes I think this will definitely resolve something like that.

If I recall correctly I paid R 200 or R 250 for 15m of the tape ( +/- 60mm wide)

I have been trying to tell the PRADO owners -- only reason why the PRADO catches fire is that exozt crossing over to th eright side [on the V6 models] -- That is the reason i am looking for the 2-inch asbestos tape

Gentlemen, a cautionary note:

I once wrapped an exhaust manifold in this stuff. The manifold had seen several years of use, but was in good shape at the time.

Within two months after wrapping, the manifolds cracked apart completely.

I also found no difference in performance, fuel consumption or underbonnet temps in that particular car.

Because the tape holds the heat inside, the metal gets a lot hotter and as a result the manifolds expand and contract much more. I would not recommend doing this to a used manifold.

The company we buy from is auto solutions just google the no my friend that pays for it says it goes for about R60 per 10m roll...the banded strap and 2mm wire works well but the alu paint stops it from falling apart
I think that is the same stuff on that one in grahams garrage
I have heard of branches burning of on the welding due to excessive heat but those were on racing cars with turbo chargers

Tinus lotz wrote:The company we buy from is auto solutions just google the no my friend that pays for it says it goes for about R60 per 10m roll...the banded strap and 2mm wire works well but the alu paint stops it from falling apart
I think that is the same stuff on that one in grahams garrage
I have heard of branches burning of on the welding due to excessive heat but those were on racing cars with turbo chargers

Afraid the only "Auto Solutions" on google is the car dealer in Midrand.

I will get the no tomorrow and post

Peter Connan wrote:Gentlemen, a cautionary note:

I once wrapped an exhaust manifold in this stuff. The manifold had seen several years of use, but was in good shape at the time.

Within two months after wrapping, the manifolds cracked apart completely.

I also found no difference in performance, fuel consumption or underbonnet temps in that particular car.

Because the tape holds the heat inside, the metal gets a lot hotter and as a result the manifolds expand and contract much more. I would not recommend doing this to a used manifold.

This is something that has been worrying me. Do you suggest ceramic coating rather? It's more expensive than a new manifold though.

Tinus lotz wrote:I will get the no tomorrow and post

Thanks Tinus

Mini Patrol wrote:

Peter Connan wrote:Gentlemen, a cautionary note:

I once wrapped an exhaust manifold in this stuff. The manifold had seen several years of use, but was in good shape at the time.

Within two months after wrapping, the manifolds cracked apart completely.

I also found no difference in performance, fuel consumption or underbonnet temps in that particular car.

Because the tape holds the heat inside, the metal gets a lot hotter and as a result the manifolds expand and contract much more. I would not recommend doing this to a used manifold.

This is something that has been worrying me. Do you suggest ceramic coating rather? It's more expensive than a new manifold though.

I have no experience with ceramic coating, but suspect it could cause the same issues. I think David's idea of fitting the heat shield is the best if the manifold is old and you don't want to replace it.