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Old 12 April 2008, 09:34 AM
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the uppipe heat sheild is rattling on my bug Sti, and I am told its a massive bit if work to stop it rattling!

what's the best way and more importantly cheapest! 4 hours labour to change a exhuast pipe seems crazy!

If I get the downpipe done, is it easier to put a new up pipe on while they are at it to get rid of the rattling sheild?
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Had a similar problem on my MY02 STI.

Best solution is to have the heatshields on the headers & uppipe removed and replaced with heatwrap. Even better to get them ported at the same time.

Had all mine done by Harvey down in Darlington. Best day trip I ever had!! ;-)

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Good idea!

Was did that cost to get done? Did the pipes have to come off to get heat wrapped?
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Yes, everything has to come off.

Harvey charges about £400 for ported & wrapped headers and new up-pipe on an exchange basis. Fitting is about £80.

On my STI the engine became much smoother and the turbo spools much quicker.

Do a search for Harvey & Ported Headers and you'll find lots of information.

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Originally Posted by McWRX
the uppipe heat sheild is rattling on my bug Sti, and I am told its a massive bit if work to stop it rattling!

what's the best way and more importantly cheapest! 4 hours labour to change a exhuast pipe seems crazy!

If I get the downpipe done, is it easier to put a new up pipe on while they are at it to get rid of the rattling sheild?
Try a bit of strategic bending of the heat shield.
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Originally Posted by davedipster
Try a bit of strategic bending of the heat shield.
Looks like a bit of a mare getting to it... the mechanic could only show the noise by prodding a broom through a tight space!

Is there an easy way to get to the up pipe so i can try and bend or take the sheild off and wrap it?
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