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Jan 21, 2004 | 09:25 PM

rigger420

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does anybody know if the heatshield on exhaust near the oil filter is a must have ??? mine rattles like an old tin can so im thinking of doing away with it !!!!

Jan 21, 2004 | 09:31 PM

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From: where the wild roses grow

Take it off if you want, but replace it with some heat wrap rather than leave it exposed.

Jan 21, 2004 | 09:41 PM

rigger420

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where can you get heat wrap from ? is it like exhaust bandage or is it sort of reflective stuff.

Jan 21, 2004 | 09:49 PM

john banks

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Demon Tweeks do a turbo blanket for about £100, just thinking about this....

Jan 21, 2004 | 11:14 PM

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From: oustide the asylum?

Is exhaust wrap sensible with the cast headers? Doesn't it increase the chance of them cracking?

If not, then it's something I will be doing very soon!