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Heat Shields
I was wondering if I can just have my heat shields taken off? Will it mess anything up?
When I was getting a new axle put on the mechanic says he would take them off but I wanted to ask u fellas first cause most mechanics dont know alot about these cars. so yes or no... |
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Why did you want to remove them?
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They Rattle like hell... and they are quite corroded.
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Just be aware that parking on grass with no heat shields = fire.
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lol is that it...? I mean as far as my car goes it wont hurt anything else...
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Are you sure it's the heat shield(s)? Other things will make terrible noises under an SVX, i.e., resonator, cat, etc. Take it from one who knows.
- Jim
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I think the heat shields also help the converters heat up quicker.
Dave |
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well im pretty sure its the shields, I they are loose enough to be moved... and the mechanic was trying to charge me 50 dollars to take them off.. I can do them myself. Arent they just bolted on.
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Yes they are but good luck removing them as most have been rusted into place.
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When I had my resonator replaced with a straight pipe on my pearlie, the muffler shop just cut the off in sections with a torch in about 2 minutes. No charge.
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Just wedge some asbestos, or some other non-flammable material in there, & tighten as much as possible. Mine are still intact at 138K, & been tightened up only twice in over 4 years.
Ron (tight most of the time).
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I looked at them and Im afraid if I try to tighten then they will just crap out... Kinda corroded. Anyways I also tried clamps in a few spots didnt do anything..
And see from what I notice is that on my car they only rattle when its cold, so when it heats up Im assuming that they expand and tighten things up a bit. whats asbestos?? |
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