i had to put wrap on the down pipe that goes under the oil pan because that casing that comes stock cracked (not my fault). i put it on yesterday, and by the time i got down the street it smelled like burning and when i looked at it, it was smoking... is that normal?? is it just buring off access?? i dont want to cook the oil in the pan, should i double wrap it?

 

what exactly cracked? the header or the oil pan?

 

i think he means the stock heat shield.

you DID use actual thermal wrap, right? if so, i dont know what to tell you, ive never used the stuff, but if you used something else, i would think that it was bad. sorry im not more help.

 

A lot of thermal tapes will smoke for the first few trips.
This is part of how the insulation "seals". Let it be known
that this is my personal experience and I am no expert.
Just my opinion, but I have taped about 15 cars now.
Just watch it real close and ask a shop if your still concerned.
Good luck to you!

 

ya it was the heat sheild. and i did use actual wrap. it has stopped smoking, so i think all is well, thanks guys.