Rusting plate

[William Walter]

Not sure what this plate covers exactly on my 480 ce. I’ve cleaned and painted it twice but must keep getting pretty hot. Is it like the exhaust manifolds and you just leave it or is it abnormal for this spot to get so hot.Would there be some sort of gasket for this.Bill

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[William Walter]

Yes going to try some high heat paint. Should have been trying that sooner as the Cummins paint didn’t hold up.I’ve now gone to krylon gloss ivory.seems to match most and good price.yes rust is the enemy.Found these electrical connections behind after coolers pretty rusted so it slowed up putting the after coolers back on. Was a job as back nuts were hard to access and really rusted.All put together now thanks again for the help..

[Rob Schepis]

Bill you could try a high heat brush on paint. I know you and rust in your engine room is certainly not acceptable!

[William Walter]

Thank you. Figured as much but wanted to make sure. Will only wire brush in the future..

[Tony Athens]

Waste Gate Turbo burning paint

This is 100% normal in this area.. Surface temps run 400-700F+ at times. The later “Q” engines with wastegate turbos have covers so you cannot “see” the hot area. Keep it wire brushed??

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