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jmil1974 · 01-20-2003, 10:36 AM

Well, My cheapo old headers were too close to one plug/wire boot and burned through, started arcing, missing, etc etc. I replaced the wire, and made my own heat shield. Here's what I did:
Cut up a Diet Coke can
Cut up an oven mitt (temp coated part)
Made a sandwich
aluminum
material
aluminum
and pinched up the 3 edges into seams
I then wedged in b/t the header pipe and spark plug boot (smooth edge first) and VOILA! Now I better go get a fire extinguisher to carry with me, just in case.

I'll get a pic soon.

01-20-2003, 10:36 AM	#1
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	Reminder of simple thing to remember and a "rigged" fix Well, My cheapo old headers were too close to one plug/wire boot and burned through, started arcing, missing, etc etc. I replaced the wire, and made my own heat shield. Here's what I did: Cut up a Diet Coke can Cut up an oven mitt (temp coated part) Made a sandwich aluminum material aluminum and pinched up the 3 edges into seams I then wedged in b/t the header pipe and spark plug boot (smooth edge first) and VOILA! Now I better go get a fire extinguisher to carry with me, just in case. I'll get a pic soon. __________________ 69 C10 2WD LWB Fleet 350/350 power front disc conversion (6 lug disc kit from gmcpauls) and new engine, PS, A/C, fresh fluids, SHE DRIVES! FOR SALE $3900