Ran the engine up this weekend then jumped out the car.... was only wearing shorts and now have a 3rd degree burn on my leg.. a big one

does anyone know where i can get a heat shield for the exaust can on an MK indy..

Ditch

[Edited on 27/6/06 by ditchlewis]

I'm sure someone will tell you that if you had a proper engine, then that would be your passengers problem, not your's.
But I'm not going to.


[Edited on 27/6/06 by ReMan]

It's like broken wing stays - something that's going to happen to you eventually whether you like it or not.

europa spares do one and can have any name lazer cut into it ,75.00 i think

Inside of a washing machine drum, then bend to suit. nice bit of perforated Stainless

Or....

Just be MORE CAREFUL

I did something similar as well, having worked on the car with exhaust fitted for about 6 months , when I did manage to get it running I turned it off and leant over the engine to check something, forgetting I couldn't lean on the manifold with my hand from now on !! Ouch, that hurt, it took lots of water to stop it smarting I can tell ya
I remember each time now though

Jason

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I did something similar as well, having worked on the car with exhaust fitted for about 6 months , when I did manage to get it running I turned it off and leant over the engine to check something, forgetting I couldn't lean on the manifold with my hand from now on !! Ouch, that hurt, it took lots of water to stop it smarting I can tell ya

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fire blanket from ebay £10

All the formidable BEC'ers have the tell tale mark on their calf or chin... Course, I don't... yet!!!

Steve

[Edited on 27-6-06 by Hellfire]

burnt anckle between bottom of trousers top of trainers.

Leaning over running motor

mmm nice

Get a nice stainless bin from ikea and chop it up.

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Originally posted by Hellfire
All the formidable BEC'ers have the tell tale mark on their calf or chin... Course, I don't... yet!!!

Steve

[Edited on 27-6-06 by Hellfire]

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Try here: http://cgi.ebay.com/Robin-Hood-Locost-Westfield-Tiger-Kit-Car-Exhaust-Guard_W0QQitemZ290001525687QQihZ019QQcategoryZ100921QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem

Ahh Not an uncommon occurance....

may thanks and that seven shield looks cool, might just get one...

limping but still smiling

Ditch

Manged to get a Caterham one off blatchat for £10. Looks good and never gets hot enough to burn me.

Keep an eye out on there, or maybe out a wanted post.

you can still get burnt though as i have proved ! i have a nice burn on the back of my calf at the moment and i have a shield fitted. i managed to step out of the car and put my leg against the end pipe after a blast . so even with a shield you still need to be careful. cheers scott

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mmmm

i think the cheapest solution is to take more care and let the scars be a reminder.

still limping after 5 days and the burn is still stinging like hell.

suppose i should have gone to hospital.

next time i take the car out i will take some steak and have a bbq on the exhust.

ditch

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Your chin???? HTF?

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Originally posted by ditchlewis
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still limping after 5 days and the burn is still stinging like hell.

suppose i should have gone to hospital.
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