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[Sir Tigger KC]

The offside one has disintegrated and fallen off and the nearside is not far off doing the same. 

Does it matter?    Am I likely to burst into flames?    Where can I get them?   

TIA. 

[terry paget]

I think they come with the catalyst section if you buy genuine Vx items. Their function is to protect nearby components from heat from the downpipe. At risk are crank sensor cables and rubber items.

[Nick W]

Bin 'em.
You won't notice their absence, unless they rattle at the moment.

[TheBoy]

Whilst it may prematurely ruin the steering idler (esp on 2.6/3.2), its not really a problem.  Think mine came off years ago, along with all the under-car heatshield

[Sir Tigger KC]

Guess I could use something like this if I can be arsed.    But I'm feeling quite benevelant towards my ole girl at the mo. 

[robson]

I am not sure what they look like but couldnt  you get some knocked out at a panel shop.

[omega3000]

Access will be difficult to replace them especially if the bolts snap 

[Sir Tigger KC]

The originals are brazed or welded around the down pipe and I don't think it's possible to 'slide' something down the pipe without cutting it and welding it up afterwards which I'm not going to do, but I might think about something like the 'bandage' that I linked to. 

I don't think it's a big deal, but I guess they were designed with a heatshield... 

[lee4206]

Guess I could use something like this if I can be arsed.    But I'm feeling quite benevelant towards my ole girl at the mo. 

That's what I have on mine.   Works better than the original shields.

[EMD]

Guess I could use something like this if I can be arsed.    But I'm feeling quite benevelant towards my ole girl at the mo. 

How did you get on with the heat wrap 

[Sir Tigger KC]

I decided to save my money.....