ditchlewis
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 07:39 PM |
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Oooch that hurts~~@@::~@####
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]
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ReMan
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 07:41 PM |
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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]
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zilspeed
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 08:09 PM |
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It's like broken wing stays - something that's going to happen to you eventually whether you like it or not.
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bracey
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 08:42 PM |
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europa spares do one and can have any name lazer cut into it ,75.00 i think
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wilkingj
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 08:50 PM |
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Inside of a washing machine drum, then bend to suit. nice bit of perforated Stainless
Or....
Just be MORE CAREFUL
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Deckman001
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 08:58 PM |
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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
I remember each time now though 
Jason
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Danozeman
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 09:03 PM |
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quote:
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
That sounds familiar. Luckily mine wasnt that hot.
My exhaust is the passengers problem
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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graememk
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 09:20 PM |
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fire blanket from ebay £10
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Hellfire
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 09:23 PM |
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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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Agriv8
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 10:12 PM |
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burnt anckle between bottom of trousers top of trainers.
Leaning over running motor
mmm nice
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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emsfactory
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 10:16 PM |
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Get a nice stainless bin from ikea and chop it up.
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robertwa
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| posted on 28/6/06 at 12:13 AM |
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quote:
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]
How do you get a burn on your chin?
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zetec7
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| posted on 28/6/06 at 04:44 AM |
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Try here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Robin-Hood-Locost-Westfield-Tiger-Kit-Car-Exhaust-Guard_W0QQitemZ290001525687QQihZ019QQcategoryZ100921QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmd
ZViewItem
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 28/6/06 at 07:03 AM |
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Ahh Not an uncommon occurance....
may thanks and that seven shield looks cool, might just get one...
limping but still smiling
Ditch
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greggors84
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| posted on 28/6/06 at 10:33 AM |
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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.
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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tractorboy
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| posted on 28/6/06 at 11:55 AM |
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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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Danozeman
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| posted on 28/6/06 at 07:40 PM |
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quote:
tell tale mark on their calf or chin...
Your chin???? HTF?
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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ditchlewis
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| posted on 29/6/06 at 07:15 AM |
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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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David Jenkins
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| posted on 29/6/06 at 07:37 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Danozeman
quote:
tell tale mark on their calf or chin...
Your chin???? HTF?
'Shin', perhaps?
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iank
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| posted on 29/6/06 at 07:54 AM |
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quote:
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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Yes, if it was 3rd degree you should have gone to A&E.
You need to be careful since if burns get infected things can get serious quickly. Probably worth going to your GP to get it dressed properly.
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