How to stop the exhaust heatshield from driving me doolally

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:12 pm

Since the car came back from the repairs the exhaust heatshield has been worse than ever. (from minor bodge job when fitting the stage 2)

Had the exhaust and diffuser off twice to try and rectify but annoying and etremely loud rattling always returns.

Looking for some top tips.

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:18 pm

TTIWWP!

The solution for most things is either Ali tape (Speed tape) or stainless locking wire. Or just remove it and mount it on the item that is being shielded? I don't know the layout os an S2 yota zorst...

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:24 pm

RICHARDHUMBLE wrote:TTIWWP!...

Sorry, excuse a dumbass but uh?

Will look into the other suggestions.

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:27 pm

This Thread Is Worthless Without Pictures

/SELC*CK

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:30 pm

Depending on how agricultural you want to get (Bearing in mind I am an S1 owner and Aircraft engineer) stainless self tappers will nicely secure anything to anything if you drill a little hole first.....Prolly not the best for a newish S2....

mac · Post by **mac** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:30 pm

This ain't selcock though

I had no idea what it meant either so can we keep it simple please??? And one less ding now and again wouldn't go amiss.

Mac

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:34 pm

Sorry....
(Slinks off to bed)

I'll be back!

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:42 pm

Sorry I didnt take any pics of the previous two attempts. *Note to self: Always photograph everything you just in case you should ever require to provide picture evidence on tinterweb forums*

For those familiar with yota zorst heatshields, I had to split the rivet holding the two halfs together in order to get the stage 2 back on. Since putting the wrap around heatshield back together it always works lose, tried bolts, wires, cables etc. all cause vibration and eventualy loosen off.

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:41 pm

So you need to replace the rivet? If so I may have a solution for you that requires no special tools just an allen key and a 8mm spanner.... They are 3.5mm thick and will hold from about 0.5-3mm thickness. Shake proof and permanent-ish

alicrozier · Post by **alicrozier** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:56 pm

Lower part of my cat heatshield corroded through at the bolts hence now resides in the cupboard (and doesn't rattle).

Temporary measure as the sports cat means removing the upper half and then heatwrapping.