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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: AL16v on 24 December 2003, 14:14
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After 4 years sitting in a garage my Golf is finally back on the road. It passed it's MOT yesterday ;D
But.......... I've got problems with the zorst. It's a Mongoose full stainless system and it gets really really hot. Even with small bumpers the heat destroyed the back bumper, fried to a crisp above the tailpipes. I have now changed to big bumpers and to stop the same thing happening I got rid of the DTM tailpipes and re hung the exhaust a bit lower (it now bangs on the back axle when the car is fully loaded). I though all was well until today. Had the car out for a proper thrash and when I came back the bumper is fairly well melted. I'll post some pics in the gallery but does anyone have any ideas how to stop this ?
or why does my exhaust get soooooo hot ? The engine temp is normal and the oil sits about 94 - 100.
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Check the exhaust for air leaks, this will heat it right up.
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is it running lean by any chance? I know when my motorbikes were running lean the header would glow. lol. Sounds abit strange. Maybe I don't want the DTM tips on mine after all