The Trouser Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Heard a rattle today, took a look underneath and found this... apperas to bit of metal something bent backwards from the front of the Zed (The view is from just behind the driver door hinges looking toward the passenger side front wheel) Thanks for any help, TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Exhaust heat shield from the looks of it. Rip it off and never worry again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I was going to suggest the CAT heat shield but its looks plastic in the picture. If it is the heat shield its not important, its rusts away on most cars. Here's a picture of the underside to help you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aashenfox Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Now that's a useful picture. Cheers for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trouser Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Thanks All Exhaust heat shield from the looks of it. Rip it off and never worry again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I wouldn't remove that - its part of the sub frame. . . i kid, I have no idea what i am talking about ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I wouldn't remove that - its part of the sub frame. . . i kid, I have no idea what i am talking about ! Could be a transport block? ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrMurderDeath Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Most likely it is the silver heat shields you see under the cats at the top of the picture either side of the gearbox. Edited February 28, 2017 by DrMurderDeath 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I wouldn't remove that - its part of the sub frame. . . i kid, I have no idea what i am talking about ! Could be a transport block? ... Definitely not a transport block, I'd spot that within seconds. Any more technical advice anyone PM me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trouser Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 Most likely it is the silver heat shields you see under the cats at the top of the picture either side of the gearbox. Not sure quite what you mean - do you mean these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) No, he means the non-silver dirty brown things next to those rectangles. Edited March 2, 2017 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 God it that what an underside should look like :wacko: Great image though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trouser Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 No, he means the non-silver dirty brown things next to those rectangles. Thanks for the clarification Is it worth replacing them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the clarification Is it worth replacing them? Up to you, they aren't really needed and are just a safety feature more than anything (if you park over dry grass / leaves it could potentially cause a fire). PM Zmanalex / Jon@ Emperor and see if they have any for sale and make a decision based on how cheap / expensive they are. Alternatively, you might be able to just bend it back into place and strap it together with some large jubilee clips. (Like mine ) Edited March 4, 2017 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Trouser Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the clarification Is it worth replacing them? Up to you, they aren't really needed and are just a safety feature more than anything (if you park over dry grass / leaves it could potentially cause a fire). PM Zmanalex / Jon@ Emperor and see if they have any for sale and make a decision based on how cheap / expensive they are. Alternatively, you might be able to just bend it back into place and strap it together with some large jubilee clips. (Like mine ) Thanks for the advice. Firstly, I'm going to see what my dealer recommends and gauge it against your response. Personally, I'm a bit fussy about my Zed and like to keep it as near to original as I possibly can. Thanks for taking the time to respond Edited March 4, 2017 by The Trouser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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