Replacement U Bend Heatshield

[T6 KFR]

I have ordered new exhaust heat shield for the exige as they have started corroding to the point of having a rattle at idle.

Can anyone help as to how youy carry this out, any special tools needed or isit a simple swap after taking off rear diffuser??

Thanks in advance folks

[Shug]

From memory it's rivetted? Elaine's did the same and it got pulled off an thrown in the bin (thanks to the lotus part cost for a bit of pressed tin). Has caused exactly zero issues.

[T6 KFR]

ive ordered my heat shields, but yeh seems a bit steep for 2 pieces of tin (44 quid each i think)

ah well, ill just have to DIY the job , think it will just require removal of rear diffuser

[alicrozier]

Yeah, they rust through and drop down - which you need to watch when you have a carbon tat diffuser...
The cause of lots of worrying black smoke at Val de Vienne.

There are 2 bolts from the underside through to the exhaust U-bend and wee self tappers round the edges IIRC.
The exhaust ones will likely be siezed...

...can be fitted with a metal tie wrap.

[T6 KFR]

Yeah, they rust through and drop down - which you need to watch when you have a carbon tat diffuser...
The cause of lots of worrying black smoke at Val de Vienne.

There are 2 bolts from the underside through to the exhaust U-bend and wee self tappers round the edges IIRC.
The exhaust ones will likely be siezed...

...can be fitted with a metal tie wrap.

thanks ali, i will need to get the car up on ramps to take a look. The parts are now at MMC so I will be attempting pretty soon.

[alicrozier]

Having binned the heatshield and not too impressed with heat wrap I've experimented with a ceramic coating.
Airbrushed on.

Probably mostly cosmetic in it's benefits...please excuse the condition of my lawn.

[T6 KFR]

Hey Ali,

i drove around without the heatshield for some weeks , after i installed the new heat shield with help from matt I thought it looked alot better through the rear grill. Hvaing the exposed pipe didnt really do it for me, although easier I agree

Your exhaust looks good though ...very jealous

[mikeep]

Removed my shield yesterday. May buy this -http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p755/ ... 43a9211826 and bend to fit rather than the 'take the piss' £90 lotus want!!