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Offline dixie180

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Removing heatshield,is it ok to do so.?
« on: 05 August 2012, 10:45 »
Hi guys,i have a problem with a rattley heatshield and was wondering if it is ok to remove this little bugger.Any advise would be appreciated.


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Re: Removing heatshield,is it ok to do so.?
« Reply #1 on: 05 August 2012, 11:52 »
if you do you will need to protect the steering column rubber gaitor with some sort of heat shield, i got some heat protection sheet and wrapped it around gaitor

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Re: Removing heatshield,is it ok to do so.?
« Reply #2 on: 05 August 2012, 11:57 »
Cheers bud,i guessed it wouldn't be straightforward :sad:.


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Re: Removing heatshield,is it ok to do so.?
« Reply #3 on: 05 August 2012, 20:36 »
Better to replace it if you can