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Title: This just dropped off
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 March 2012, 17:51:34
This just dropped off

Does is serve any significant purpose? I found it wrapped around the front tyre.

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Title: Re: This just dropped off
Post by: feeutfo on 17 March 2012, 17:52:46
Exhaust heat shield?

Usually they just get jubilee clipped to stop them rattling
Title: Re: This just dropped off
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 March 2012, 17:54:35
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 March 2012, 17:52:46
Exhaust heat shield?

Yes indeed, Chris. The other one is still on the car. Looks like it does sweet FA to me.
Title: Re: This just dropped off
Post by: feeutfo on 17 March 2012, 17:56:52
Well, it's there to keep heat away from somewhere...?
Title: Re: This just dropped off
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 March 2012, 17:59:29
Quote from: chrisgixer on 17 March 2012, 17:56:52
Well, it's there to keep heat away from somewhere...?

It looks like there is actually four of them. Top and bottom of each pipe. Is it essential or purely cosmetic?
Title: Re: This just dropped off
Post by: tunnie on 17 March 2012, 18:00:34
Why would it be cosmetic when it's under the car? :)
Title: Re: This just dropped off
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 17 March 2012, 18:03:41
Quote from: tunnie on 17 March 2012, 18:00:34
Why would it be cosmetic when it's under the car? :)

Vauxhall take great pride in their cars, Mr Tunnie. ::) ::) ::) ;) I have along trip ahead of me tomorrow........  I don't want anything becoming too hot.
Title: Re: This just dropped off
Post by: Kevin Wood on 17 March 2012, 19:10:49
I'd be surprised if you had any problems. :y
Title: Re: This just dropped off
Post by: markfree on 17 March 2012, 19:36:08
They are heat-shields and designed to keep the heat in so your cats can warm up quicker as cats are more efficient the hotter they are - they eventually rust-up and fall off anyway so no great loss.