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Offline juggster

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heat shields
« 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!
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Re: heat shields
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2007, 11:01:54 AM »
no, when i toke mine off i didnt see any problems. 
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Re: heat shields
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: heat shields
« Reply #3 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
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Re: heat shields
« Reply #4 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?
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Re: heat shields
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: heat shields
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2007, 07:51:49 PM »
interesting!!!! i might need to get that checked out!!!!!! thanks!
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