[DMCForum] Re: cross over pipe heatshield
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[DMCForum] Re: cross over pipe heatshield
- From: "Stephen Card" <stephen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2005 23:38:13 -0000
>From memory it was a 3" diam. but you could probably use a smaller
one as I had about an inch sticking out when done.
> Excellent idea! Thanks. I'll try it out this evening. What size
did you end up getting?
>
> Erik
>
>
> Stephen Card <stephen@xxxx> wrote:
> Due to this being part of the exhaust system and exposed to high
heat
> the bolts are probably rusted in place. You may not be able to
> tighten them. The top bolt on mine actually sheared in half
allowing
> the heat shield to rattle when the engine was running (talk about
> sounding like a VW!) I resolved it with a simple stainless steel
hose
> clamp. I put it around the heatshield and crossover pipe and
> tightened it down. It was amazing how nice the car now sounds! It
was
> rather easy to do from below the car and only took a few minutes.
> Stephen
> Vin 3601
>
> > Does anyone know of a way to tighten down the crossover pipe
> heatshield?
>
> **The proceeding post is not inteded to insult or P.O. any VW
> enthusist or owners**
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