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Heat shield removal
Ok guys i have some free time tomorrow so i want to get rid of those crappy rattlin noises underneath the car. Ive decided to finally remove the heat shields. I dont have a jack or anything so im going to have to get under the car and do it the hard way. I only know of 2 shields over the cats and i was advised not to take them off because the cats can get pretty hot. So where are the other shields and im assuming their all bolted on so i can remove them with some wrenches or sockets. So all i need to know is which ones to remove...maybe picture or somethin would help. Thanks in advance,
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd - My daily driver 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network |
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Tom,
Honestly, before going under your car and removing heat shields, I'd take a garden hose and try to power wash the underside of your car to remove as much rocks and debris that's caught in the heat shields... You'll be surprised at how much you'll find. If the rattling persists then you might want to look into removing your resonator (if you haven't done so already - can't remember). Another possibilty is seeing whether any heat shields that 'clad' the exhaust system from the headers back to the y-pipe are lose. My $0.02... -Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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yea first im going to knock around the piped and see if anything is loose or if i hear any rattling. Ill try the thing with the hose too. When we removed my intake resonator and took the underlining off there was like 4 buckets worth of dirt that came out lol.
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd - My daily driver 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network |
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You must be one skinny dude to fit under there without a jack!!! You might want to consider driving one side up on the curb. Best thing one can do is put out minor $$ for a set of ramps. They can save you major frustration for oil changes and the like.
Glenn
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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Aaron Burke 1993 25th Anniversary Edition #63 of 301. R.I.P. Rojo 7/24/2008 She saved my life! 1997 Ebony Mica Pearl LSI. BLACKBERRY 1998 5-Spd Legacy GT Wagon in Glacier White: NUBURU 2005 Cadillac STS in Sandstorm Metallic: STORMY Veteran and farthest traveler of 1st SoCal2MuseumsMeet2010. http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?RojoRocket |
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Yea i have a set of ramps but their too high and the svx bumper keeps hitting it and moving it out of the way so im going to buy some lower ramps next week but untill then i have to resort to this.
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd - My daily driver 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network |
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I normally just use the car jack to raise the car a few inches on one side. It gives me enough space to work underneath...
-Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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Chike, AFTER placing a jackstand under it I assume?
soobiesvx93, My ramps (steel) did that as well until I found some bolt-on approach ramps that fold out to about 24" in front of the ramp, immobilyzing the ramps (mine used to "squirm" as I tried to pull on) and easing the angle to transition onto the steeper climb of the ramps. These are invaluable!!! I'll get a pic tonight and place in my locker if anyone's interested. Glenn
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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Aaron Burke 1993 25th Anniversary Edition #63 of 301. R.I.P. Rojo 7/24/2008 She saved my life! 1997 Ebony Mica Pearl LSI. BLACKBERRY 1998 5-Spd Legacy GT Wagon in Glacier White: NUBURU 2005 Cadillac STS in Sandstorm Metallic: STORMY Veteran and farthest traveler of 1st SoCal2MuseumsMeet2010. http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?RojoRocket |
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I guess I live on the wild side!
I just place blocks behind the opposing wheels, shake it a little to make sure it on the jack squarely and crawl under. I'll probably invest in some stands shortly due to the added safety of them... -Chike Quote:
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd - My daily driver 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network |
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Great way to go! My 2 ton Sears floor jack must be 20+ yrs old and still going strong. They regularly give a set of jackstands away with jack purchase too! Dirt cheap if you have to buy 'em as well. I have 2 sets, but thinking about picking up one of the new low profile jacks, passing the old one on to one of my boys, cuz the old one barely fits under the nose of the SVX.
I'll get some pics of the ramps up tonight. The darn things used to make a heck of a racket sliding across the garage floor if I approached too slowly, or if the tires were wet coming in from outside. Had to then get out and reposition em, or get some foolhardy soul to stick a foot against them while I pulled on. Thought about gluing some carpet onto em until I got the extensions. Still might, or may sprinkle some coarse sand on them after spraying with adhesive. Glenn
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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Aaron Burke 1993 25th Anniversary Edition #63 of 301. R.I.P. Rojo 7/24/2008 She saved my life! 1997 Ebony Mica Pearl LSI. BLACKBERRY 1998 5-Spd Legacy GT Wagon in Glacier White: NUBURU 2005 Cadillac STS in Sandstorm Metallic: STORMY Veteran and farthest traveler of 1st SoCal2MuseumsMeet2010. http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?RojoRocket Last edited by RojoRocket; 08-11-2004 at 01:06 PM. |
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When i was at my friends house the other day we put my SVX up on the ramp i really hate doing that.....always afraid im gonna drive off and bottom out .
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd - My daily driver 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network |
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B T D T!! Floor jack saved further embarrasment!! You only do it once!!!
Glenn
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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" Aaron Burke 1993 25th Anniversary Edition #63 of 301. R.I.P. Rojo 7/24/2008 She saved my life! 1997 Ebony Mica Pearl LSI. BLACKBERRY 1998 5-Spd Legacy GT Wagon in Glacier White: NUBURU 2005 Cadillac STS in Sandstorm Metallic: STORMY Veteran and farthest traveler of 1st SoCal2MuseumsMeet2010. http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?RojoRocket |
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BTDT?
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd - My daily driver 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network |
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I'm lost too? What does it mean???
-Chike Quote:
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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