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Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - Fingers - 02-20-2006
The points where they bolt down have rotted away, so the heat shield is dangling and pissing me off. Can I remove it completely with no ill effects, or should I replace it to keep things "proper"?
I'm sure I can mcguyver it back on, but I have no confidence in how long it will hold.
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - hardk0re - 02-20-2006
are you talking about the header shield or the others under the car? I've got a few header heat sheilds..your welcome to one if you like.
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - Fingers - 02-21-2006
haha... thanks, i appreciate it, but I'm referring to the ones under the car, specifically the ones near the gas tank.
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - laidman - 02-26-2006
mcguyver it for sure, it should be fien if you remove it too. or not actually I'm not really sure about it completley......... well I hope I cleared thigns up for ya :P
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - focusonthis88 - 02-26-2006
I removed mine...And I don't have any problem.
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - residentdud - 02-28-2006
yeah, I noticed the other day that my heat sheild was falling of, thanks for reminding me, but mine is under the hood. The bolts are rotted away, what should I do? Thanks.
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - ZX3_2NV - 02-28-2006
mine are off only kept the one closest to the gas tank on no problems what so ever
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - residentdud - 03-01-2006
what about the rad and hoses? looks kinda close
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - reldridge - 03-14-2006
I yanked mine off about two weeks ago... Hacked it off with side cutters. No ill effects, yet.
I'll replace it in the summer, maybe...
Ryan
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - NOS2Go4Me - 03-14-2006
I think mine is bitching as well... picked up a nasty tinny vibration between 3-5000 RPMs.
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - PIGEON1 - 03-17-2006
NOS2Go4Me,Mar 14 2006, 08:23 AM Wrote:I think mine is bitching as well... picked up a nasty tinny vibration between 3-5000 RPMs.
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I'd keep the ones by the gas tank and the one right off the manifold because the could cause you prolems if they're not there in the future.....long trips with prolonged heat near plastic and rubber,but that is me
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - mo_focus - 04-25-2006
the cat cover cost about 75$, its not really hard to replace, but you must cut one side of it off before you install it or remove the EGR tube before instalation. I just cut off bit of it. Must easier :D
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - sssuperfly - 05-19-2006
I took mine off no problems
Removing Exhaust Heat Shields - Fingers - 06-24-2006
reldridge,Mar 14 2006, 03:52 AM Wrote:I yanked mine off about two weeks ago... Hacked it off with side cutters. No ill effects, yet.
I'll replace it in the summer, maybe...
Ryan
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So? How is it now? Blow up yet? :lol:
I tried removing the bloody thing -- it's impossible without:
A) dropping the exhaust
or
B) side cutters.
I didnt really want to destroy it in case I change my mind... but f*** it, i've had enough. I'll be snippering the POS tomorrow.