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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: LFF64 on 24 April 2009, 12:15:59

Title: Engine heat shield
Post by: LFF64 on 24 April 2009, 12:15:59

I have a loose heat sheild on the engine drivers side , it looks as if the front secruing bolt has pulled through the shield , so plan was to remove the bolt and fit a washer to cover the enlarged hole .
 Problem  is the bolt will not shift . Question is do I just put up with the rattle as I do not think the bolt will shift or what problem would be caused by removing the sheild all together  :y

Title: Re: Engine heat shield
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 24 April 2009, 12:18:38

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I have a loose heat sheild on the engine drivers side , it looks as if the front secruing bolt has pulled through the shield , so plan was to remove the bolt and fit a washer to cover the enlarged hole .
 Problem  is the bolt will not shift . Question is do I just put up with the rattle as I do not think the bolt will shift or what problem would be caused by removing the sheild all together  :y

I find none, as mine has lost it long ago!! 8-) 8-)

Easier access is the result! 8-) 8-) 8-) ;)

Title: Re: Engine heat shield
Post by: ians on 24 April 2009, 13:10:19

I believe having it in place improves air flow and hence cooling.

Title: Re: Engine heat shield
Post by: TheBoy on 24 April 2009, 14:56:04

I'd try to keep it in place if possible.

Title: Re: Engine heat shield
Post by: tmx on 24 April 2009, 17:03:58

if its broken like mine did around the bolt all i did was fit a huge washer to cover the hole and bolted it back on

tried mole grips on the bolt ?? i used bruteforce and mole grips

Title: Re: Engine heat shield
Post by: LFF64 on 24 April 2009, 18:50:39

Yes it has broken around the bolt and the bolt wont shift  ::)