Cat Heat shield (Lower) VR6 - missing - is it necessary?

[Nick_Micouris 0]

I have only just noticed that the lower heat shield is missing from under my catalytic converter. It is a gauze type shield I think. Is it necessary?? I understand that they arent sold separately and I have no idea why/when it was removed.

[Supercharged 2]

The upper one is important as it stops the gear linkage absorbing heat but the lower one is really only there to protect the car and stop you catching fire whilst parked on long grass!

 

I took mine off and I dont part in long grass...

[Nick_Micouris 0]

okay nice one - why did you remove yours by the way?

[Henny 0]

*bet it's 'cos it rattled...* :wink: :lol:

[Scott 0]

*bet it's 'cos it rattled...* :wink: :lol:

 

And I bet its cos your right :lol: (also with a rattling cat heat shield)

[Nick_Micouris 0]

Must have been why they removed mine, too then! I will always avoid that long grass! :)

[Supercharged 2]

Yup, it rattled it self half off anyway and the angle grinder dealt with the rest, the alternative is to use a large jubilee clip...

[Henny 0]

YAY! I was right, so I win my bet... I'll go and buy myself the pint I won from myself now then.... ;)

 

(yes, it was a poor excuse for going out for a pint, but, hey, who cares! )

[vr6storm 0]

mine has been off since December last year with no-ill effect :wink: .....got fed up with it needing welded every year :roll:

[Supercharged 2]

YAY! I was right, so I win my bet... I'll go and buy myself the pint I won from myself now then....

 

(yes, it was a poor excuse for going out for a pint, but, hey, who cares! )

 

Hmmmm.... Ok :lol: