'Heat Shield' hanging down onto exhaust pipe

Mark P. · 16th September 2010, 19:08

Something that I presume is a heat shield about half away along the exhaust is hanging down underneath the car, two of the three fixing points have pulled through and it is now sitting on the exhaust making a rattling noise at low revs.

Is this something that can be re-attached or does it need to go to a garage/exhaust centre and be replaced?

I would be tempted to get under there but do not have access to ramps.

suffolk boy · 16th September 2010, 20:47

hi i managed to do mine by laying underneath mine is a ztt so its lower than yours all need is some large washers take out the bolts place new washer underneath all done .repair washers are available from most auto shops

derekosb · 16th September 2010, 21:56

I had the same problem and a helpful member removed it for me at a meet when it was first noticed.

Reattached using large washers either side of the torn holes. I reversed just the rear wheels up on a high kerb to create sufficient space to crawl underneath.

Derek

Jules · 16th September 2010, 22:26

A very common problem now this.
In some cases washers larger than an inch will be required !
Say M6 x 30mm

Mark P. · 18th September 2010, 11:00

Job done, everything back in place now, thanks for the info.

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Mark P. Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2009 Location: Howden Posts: 106 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	'Heat Shield' hanging down onto exhaust pipe Something that I presume is a heat shield about half away along the exhaust is hanging down underneath the car, two of the three fixing points have pulled through and it is now sitting on the exhaust making a rattling noise at low revs. Is this something that can be re-attached or does it need to go to a garage/exhaust centre and be replaced? I would be tempted to get under there but do not have access to ramps. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Mark P.; 16th September 2010 at 19:09.. Reason: spelling

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Mark P. Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2009 Location: Howden Posts: 106 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Job done, everything back in place now, thanks for the info. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]