jimbro Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Assume this is due to the weight of the caravan and heat from the exhaust tip. Anyone had this before? Looks like I may need to modify the lower valance a bit Sent from my GT-N8010 using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Oops lol. Is your nose weight correct Jim? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Had the noseweight around 75kg which is max of my towbar. Ill look at getting it down a bit for the return journey. Must admit, it tows really well. Sent from my GT-N8010 using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Just realised that my last comment was a stupid one.. The nose weight is going to have no affect on the exhaust given that it's fitted to the body Perhaps it's just the engine working harder creating more heat? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 90 degree elbow may help, Increased demand for torque at consistent speed would require a constant level of boost from the turbo causing more heat in the exhaust system, This is also the reason a bigger intercooler provides an increase in torque as the intercooler reduces heat in the turbo by cooling the inlet charge of air, But adds it to the exhaust system we have all saw fast & furious "Danger to the Manifold" But not as much biost in your case, just increased heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jimbro Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Yep, it was the exhaust flame caused it. There'd be no caravan left after that lol Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Yep, it was the exhaust flame caused it. There'd be no caravan left after that lol Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app "Darling could you please fetch the sausages from the fridge, were going to cook breakfast from the boot compartment door" Consistant boost contributed to increase in exhaust temperature i reckon mate, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 The inside of the exhaust should be considerably cleaner anyway lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Is this something I just accept when towing? We only tow every couple of months anyway. I can trim the burnt bit and plate it with a little aluminium to tidy it Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanW Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 How long was that road? Sent from my SM-P600 using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Well, that's us home and it's no worse. Compared my exhaust to another and it appears someone had cut a piece off mine so it doesn't show. I'll add a chrome tip and see if it helps. And the Mondeo? Superb tow vehicle and that's with a 24' 1400kg caravan Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Oh yeah. And I'm still loving the Mondeo. Its just so nice to drive Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Oh yeah. And I'm still loving the Mondeo. Its just so nice to drive Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app have you blanked your egr yet jim? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Not yet. I'll start looking at getting it done next week cos I've still got another week off Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Not yet. I'll start looking at getting it done next week cos I've still got another week off Sent from my HTC One using Ford OC mobile app here is a link to recommend seller of laser cut stainless steel blanking plates http://m.ebay.ie/seller?itemId=170912771190&sid=tafmet Very cheap and effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbro Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Had a look but his show a hole through them Found this one(UK). Looks the same but no hole http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS-EGR-VALVE-BLANKING-PLATE-FORD-PUMA-MONDEO-TRANSIT-2-0-2-2-2-4-TDCi-/131089282748?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e8587b6bc here is a link to recommend seller of laser cut stainless steel blanking plateshttp://m.ebay.ie/seller?itemId=170912771190&sid=tafmetVery cheap and effective 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Had a look but his show a hole through them Found this one(UK). Looks the same but no hole http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS-EGR-VALVE-BLANKING-PLATE-FORD-PUMA-MONDEO-TRANSIT-2-0-2-2-2-4-TDCi-/131089282748?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e8587b6bc yeah mate much better with no hole, Pointless fitting a blanking plate with a hole in it The one you've linked is spot on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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