I changed the head gaskets (V8 4,0 Thor) and in the process had to smash off the exhaust heat shields. As I didn't want to remortgage rather than get new ones I wrapped the manifolds which has been fine. She runs really nicely and has no codes. Today when doing a few bits I noticed a bit of smoke from the rear of the engine on the drivers side.
Some plastic pipes seemed to have been touching the exhaust manifold/downpipe and melted. I don't know what they are so if anyone can help that would be amazing. The first ones were a set of two which I think I remember being loose at the back when I took her apart. The second one seems is further down along the bulkhead. It appears to have a connector which has melted but I can't find anywhere for it to join too (the pic of this one is taken from underneath the car)
I have put a few pics below.
Thanks for any help.
Some plastic pipes seemed to have been touching the exhaust manifold/downpipe and melted. I don't know what they are so if anyone can help that would be amazing. The first ones were a set of two which I think I remember being loose at the back when I took her apart. The second one seems is further down along the bulkhead. It appears to have a connector which has melted but I can't find anywhere for it to join too (the pic of this one is taken from underneath the car)
I have put a few pics below.
Thanks for any help.
