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Burnt My Rear Valance Towing

jimbro
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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

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    Oops lol. Is your nose weight correct Jim?

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    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.

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    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 :lol:

    Perhaps it's just the engine working harder creating more heat?

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    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" :lol:

    But not as much biost in your case, just increased heat.

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    Yep, it was the exhaust flame caused it. There'd be no caravan left after that lol

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    Yep, it was the exhaust flame caused it. There'd be no caravan left after that lol

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    "Darling could you please fetch the sausages from the fridge, were going to cook breakfast from the boot compartment door" :lol:

    Consistant boost contributed to increase in exhaust temperature i reckon mate,

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    The inside of the exhaust should be considerably cleaner anyway lol

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    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

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    How long was that road?

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    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

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    Oh yeah. And I'm still loving the Mondeo. Its just so nice to drive

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    Oh yeah. And I'm still loving the Mondeo. Its just so nice to drive

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    have you blanked your egr yet jim?
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    Not yet. I'll start looking at getting it done next week cos I've still got another week off

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    Not yet. I'll start looking at getting it done next week cos I've still got another week off

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    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

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    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 plates
    http://m.ebay.ie/seller?itemId=170912771190&sid=tafmet
    Very cheap and effective

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    yeah mate much better with no hole,

    Pointless fitting a blanking plate with a hole in it :wacko:

    The one you've linked is spot on

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