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Title: Heat Shield Fallen Off?
Post by: Radar on 31 December 2010, 11:36:37

The image below shows what was under my car this morning. Can anyone tell me where it has fallen off from and how easy is it to refit?


(http://s369.photobucket.com/albums/oo140/Radar_07/Heats%20Shield/)

Title: Re: Heat Shield Fallen Off?
Post by: Welung666 on 31 December 2010, 12:05:14

It's one of the heatshields off the cat pipe. A couple of big jubilee clips will hold it and it's opposite back into place :y

Title: Re: Heat Shield Fallen Off?
Post by: Radar on 31 December 2010, 14:17:42

Thanks Lee :y

How far down the car is this and will i need to jack it up?

Will it be dangerous if i don't do it for a while.

Thanks

Title: Re: Heat Shield Fallen Off?
Post by: ffcgary1 on 31 December 2010, 17:38:24

It should not be an issue if it is not replaced but you may notice some increased heat through the floor of the cabin and maybe some underseal becomeing very soft with the extra heat. Replace it when you can, but you will need to get the car up in the air a bit to fit it properly.
Gary.

Title: Re: Heat Shield Fallen Off?
Post by: Welung666 on 31 December 2010, 17:46:28

I'd re-fit it fairly soon as looking at the shape it's the body side of the heatsink. It is near the front passenger side, you should be able to see the lower heatsink still in place where the cat pipe turns paralel to the car floor.

Title: Re: Heat Shield Fallen Off?
Post by: Radar on 01 January 2011, 18:43:42

Thanks guys :y

Title: Re: Heat Shield Fallen Off?
Post by: freecall666 on 01 January 2011, 19:14:48

check and see if the fibres are still on the pipe, or still get hot on floor and may melt the under seal off and paint.

Title: Re: Heat Shield Fallen Off?
Post by: Radar on 03 January 2011, 18:12:18

Quote

I'd re-fit it fairly soon as looking at the shape it's the body side of the heatsink. It is near the front passenger side, you should be able to see the lower heatsink still in place where the cat pipe turns paralel to the car floor.

Just had a look and you'reome apart from spot on Lee :y. I did however notice also that the "mesh" thing (flexipipe?) has come apart at the back (it is still intact at the front). Can this be replaced by itself or welded back. Any recommendations?

Title: Re: Heat Shield Fallen Off?
Post by: Welung666 on 03 January 2011, 18:15:24

It can be changed on it's own, I've done a few now, but it needs to be welded on. You'll need to have a look on eGay for a 102mm (4") long by 51mm (2") bore flexi pipe :y

Title: Re: Heat Shield Fallen Off?
Post by: Radar on 03 January 2011, 18:28:57

PM Sent.

Could this cause the car to make a loud clackety clack sound when started on cold days?

Title: Re: Heat Shield Fallen Off?
Post by: Radar on 03 January 2011, 18:45:29

Are either of these ok:

http://www.4wheelplay.co.uk/bosal-mild-steel-exhaust-flex-pipe-51mm-p-25002299.html

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m15b0s1411p5644

Title: Re: Heat Shield Fallen Off?
Post by: Welung666 on 03 January 2011, 19:16:06

1st link no, 2nd yes or try one of these...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-51mm-EXHAUST-FLEX-FLEXI-FLEXIBLE-UNIT-CAT-/400184686772?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d2cddb8b4

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Exhaust-Flexi-Pipe-Joint-100mmx51mm-Weld-on-Flexible-/150430552937?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item23065c1369