• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Melting header wrap

  • Thread starter Thread starter dangr58
  • Start date Start date Mar 3, 2010
D

dangr58

New Member
Jan 19, 2004
10
0
1
Mar 3, 2010
#1
  • Mar 3, 2010
  • #1
Here's my problem....engine coming up to temp, cylinder #2 is very hot, trying melt the header wrap off. This is the only cylinder doing this. Any thoughts?
 

Tanus

New Member
Dec 11, 2009
847
1
0
A to the Z
Mar 3, 2010
#2
  • Mar 3, 2010
  • #2
header wrap is not that great IMO, it needs to be wrapped super evenly or else it'll get hot spots
 

srtthis

the guy doing it does every local racers rear end
15 Year Member
Jul 3, 2009
5,129
1,666
204
Maryland
Mar 3, 2010
#3
  • Mar 3, 2010
  • #3
whats the plug look like in that CYL? heat= lean and lean = bad!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

B
84 turbo fan not working.
  • bdub_mkg
  • Jan 29, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
263
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Feb 2, 2026
AeroCoupe
S
01 GT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCK CYLINDER LINKAGE
  • Scwhitten
  • May 13, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
69
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech May 21, 2026
n0v8or
N
D
Foxbody Misfire 5.0 Swap
  • DPORTER0729
  • May 2, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
7
Views
564
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jul 13, 2025
90sickfox
L
Engine Why won't the motor start if I have spark and fuel
  • LeviAnderson
  • Nov 20, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
365
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 20, 2025
AeroCoupe
N
Power door lock motor Question
  • NYFox
  • Mar 15, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
3
Views
182
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 17, 2026
NYFox
N
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?