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geesus
16-10-2008, 09:48
right obviously getting a pas rack too hot is fatal as the fluid will boil, but what about a manual rack

i assume like others a clio manual rack is packed with grease, so is there a good chance the grease will turn to liquid and boil, meaning the rack internals are very poorly lubricated, leading to premature failure?

if i'm correct i think i need to invest in some more heat barrier material, its expensive stuff too :(
Matty86
16-10-2008, 11:01
I would...

have you not heatwrapped your exhaust?
Coops
16-10-2008, 11:35
surely the 172 setup doesnt come that much closer that the o/e heatshield is useless? or is it all a bit botchtastic to make it all fit?
geesus
16-10-2008, 11:35
no, i did it on the 106 and couldnt be bothered doing it again on the clio.

might get round to it one day
geesus
16-10-2008, 11:47
surely the 17poo setup doesnt come that much closer that the o/e heatshield is useless? or is it all a bit botchtastic to make it all fit?

you say that like i've got the oe heatshield to hand lol

car didnt come with one :(
Coops
16-10-2008, 14:33
ah right, well get one sorted, second had for a few quid to check out
geesus
16-10-2008, 14:35
ive got an uper heatshield to protect the brake pipes, that double layered stuff demon tweeks sell

just need some more for the rack now :lol: