This shredded condition is typical of the OEM heatsheilds and is caused by repeated heat and cool cycles and deterioration from water damage. NOTE: I will be in New Orleans Thursday 4/27 to Monday 5/1, please hold your questions and comments until I return. Thanks DMC Joe "We're here to help you" DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> . ----- Original Message ----- From: Sean Spurlock <sean_dmc1@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 10:36 PM Subject: Re: [DML] muffler heat shield > I'll try and get pics of the shredded heat shield. I just ordered the PJ > grady replacement. It looks like a belt broke and just shredded the shield. > Asbestos was all over the engine, and I am still trying to clean it all up. > I have no idea how long it has been like this since I just bought the car > last weekend. Thanks guys!!! > > Sean > VIN 7003