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Trading Area => Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: cam.in.head on 01 September 2023, 23:27:53

Title: cat shields / covers
Post by: cam.in.head on 01 September 2023, 23:27:53

hi .long shot i know but just before i actually make some has anyone got any of the catalytic converter shields please. for a 2.6/3.2 .not the ones on the body but the ones that are fitted on the cats themselves.  many thanks. mine are still present but getting crumbly now and jubilee clipped !

Title: Re: cat shields / covers
Post by: Nick W on 02 September 2023, 08:23:32

You'll never notice a difference if you remove them.

Title: Re: cat shields / covers
Post by: dave the builder on 02 September 2023, 10:25:03

The "clam shell" ones on the pre cats are insulated to keep the heat in for initial warm up .
the ones after could be removed and then exhaust wrap all  the pipes before the main cats ,again to keep the heat in .

Title: Re: cat shields / covers
Post by: Nick W on 02 September 2023, 15:40:31

Quote from: dave the builder on 02 September 2023, 10:25:03

The "clam shell" ones on the pre cats are insulated to keep the heat in for initial warm up .
the ones after could be removed and then exhaust wrap all  the pipes before the main cats ,again to keep the heat in encourage the exhaust to rust away in no time

FTFY :y

Title: Re: cat shields / covers
Post by: cam.in.head on 04 September 2023, 09:49:44

this is true BUT they were fitted as standard so gm must have thought they were needed and the n/s one does protect the nearby steering pipes (to a degree) plus my mot man and the mot guide says about 'any risk of fire 'due to missing shields. its not totally clear 100% wether this relates to actual exhaust cover skins or body shields .mine are present and ok at the moment and sshould be ok for the next few years so it will give metime to find or make replacements .