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Old 14 January 2011, 07:48 PM
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Default Heat shield on the exhaust manifold rattling!

The heat shield on my headers are bloody rattling! Anybody else had this problem?
Can i just whip them off?
Old 14 January 2011, 07:58 PM
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yes, and yes u can remove them as i have but they are there for a reason so if you do remove them it would be good idea to heat wrap the manifold as there is a wire loom in very near proximity to the manifold which could melt due to heat from the manifold.
Old 14 January 2011, 08:00 PM
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In this part of the world ditching the heat shields isnt a problem, hacked my ones off years ago, no issues.. SS
Old 14 January 2011, 08:40 PM
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Yep straight off, bin them, and wrap. Job done.
Old 14 January 2011, 08:51 PM
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i just ordered wrap today mine sounds like a right bag oh sh1te
Old 14 January 2011, 09:17 PM
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Tell you what, get them ported whilst you at it. Good gains.
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