Re: [DML] muffler heat shield

["Robert Rooney" <dmcvegas@xxxx>]

I know this may sound kind of dumb, but what exactly is causing the 
asbestos to break down? Are the shields breaking because of the force 
of the wind & car vibrations, or is it water? Granted my car only has 
20,030 miles on it, but it has also spent it's entire life in the 
desert. On my car the asbestos is hard to the touch, and doesn't 
flake. But on other cars where it did break apart easily, they were 
all in wetter climates. If water is the culprit, then I'll probably 
just stick w/the asbestos. (Note: The only damage to the shields on 
my car is from an unknown mechanic that the previous owner went 
through. Studs on a Volvo water pump punctured through durring the 
installation) Thanks again.

-Robert
vin 6585

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Sean Spurlock" <sean_dmc1@xxxx> wrote:
> 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
> 
>