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Removing heatshields
« on: 28 March 2008, 18:43:07 »
Tried to change the handbrake cable at the weekend. When I started to remove the heatshields the bolts were just breaking. I stopped just in case. I also gave them several doses of plus gas, but it didn't help.

Before I attempt this again, is there any tried & tested ways to re-secure them if the majority have sheared off during removal, or can the car run happily without them - the worst case scenario
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Re: Removing heatshields
« Reply #1 on: 28 March 2008, 19:57:30 »
Well TB's dont have them following man dealer servicing.....
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Re: Removing heatshields
« Reply #2 on: 28 March 2008, 20:12:40 »
Be carefull, you will burn up on re-entry without Heatshields! ;)
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Re: Removing heatshields
« Reply #3 on: 28 March 2008, 20:25:06 »
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Be carefull, you will burn up on re-entry without Heatshields! ;)

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Re: Removing heatshields
« Reply #4 on: 28 March 2008, 20:48:01 »
dependent on how far they snap have you got enough thread sticking out to put a nut on afterwards.

if not you might have to drill them out, you might need to re tapp the thread and get some new bolts.
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