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Title: heat shields
Post by: juggster on April 12, 2007, 08:05:18 AM

Hey guys,

the heat shields on my catilitic (spelling?) and  and the twin down pipe both are rattling for me.... would i have any problems if i just yank both covers off?

thanks!

Title: Re: heat shields
Post by: paps133 on April 12, 2007, 11:01:54 AM

no, when i toke mine off i didnt see any problems. 

Title: Re: heat shields
Post by: Rhinoman on April 12, 2007, 11:41:34 AM

You should consider where you will be driving. There have been a few instances of cars parked in fields going up in flames when the heat from the cat set the grass alight.

Title: Re: heat shields
Post by: Drone637 on April 12, 2007, 05:04:57 PM

I would just find a friend with a welder and have them make a couple of quick tacks on the heat shields to hold them in place.  If you ever replace your cat the entire thing is coming off anyway.  :D

Title: Re: heat shields
Post by: juggster on April 12, 2007, 06:43:18 PM

but isn't the heat shield made out of a type of alum? that can;t be welded can it?

Title: Re: heat shields
Post by: beercheck on April 12, 2007, 06:45:18 PM

Quote from: juggster on April 12, 2007, 06:43:18 PM

but isn't the heat shield made out of a type of alum? that can;t be welded can it?

Nope.  Stamped steel.  Way cheaper than aluminum for the manufacturer.

Grab a refrigerator magnet and go check it out.

Title: Re: heat shields
Post by: juggster on April 12, 2007, 07:51:49 PM

interesting!!!! i might need to get that checked out!!!!!! thanks!