Exhaust Manifold Heat Shields

[Comanche1959]

When I replaced spark plugs and wires, I must have tweaked one of the aluminum heat shields around the front manifold. Anyhow, it vibrates when the engine is under load, or in overdrive and the buzzing is gettin' on my nerves.

I'm thinking about ripping them outta there. Are they really necessary....I mean do they keep heat from damaging anything...say electric fan motor, etc.

Steve

 

[blueguy]

Re: Exhaust Manifold Heat Sheilds

Nope.

No big deal Steve.

Rip em out.

The rear one is more of a PITA, the front one is super simple.

 

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

Re: Exhaust Manifold Heat Sheilds

Rip them out, all they ever did for me was cut my hands.

 

[Nickell]

Re: Exhaust Manifold Heat Sheilds

Rip them out, all they ever did for me was cut my hands.

ya they love to cut me up to

 

[Wotgtp]

This would be an excellent excuse to put headers in. Just taking tHe shields off isn't enough.

 

[blueguy]

This would be an excellent excuse to put headers in. Just taking tHe shields off isn't enough.

Ed at it again.

Winner.

 

[Wotgtp]

I only learn from the best.

 

[Ryan99639]

headers! do it

 

[Comanche1959]

Soundz like a plan.... 8)