leet8845 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 When I first got the car I noticed a rattle come from the back after a few drives. Further inspection revealed the heatshield had worn through the bolts that hold it on so it was just sitting on top of the catback rattling around. I brought some compression springs and wedged them in to hold it in it's original position, however after a while the springs fall out and I'm back to square one. ow much exhaust do I need remove to fix tis? Does it need to come all the way off or can I just remove the rubbers and lean it out the way? Also, can I do this on axle stands or would it better to get a garage to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I assume you mean your back box? Just rip it off, you don't need it (the heat shield, not the back box ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I managed to remove the bolts and add washers to mine without removing the exhaust but as KyleR says , just remove it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leet8845 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 Thanks. I shall try removing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Baton Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Bigger washers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leet8845 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 It would have a PITA to remove the bolts and add washers with the exhaust still attached. Took 2 minutes to rip it out Just hope my boot doesn't melt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Something similar happened to mine. Put a big metal hose clip round it and seems ok for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 It would have a PITA to remove the bolts and add washers with the exhaust still attached. Took 2 minutes to rip it out Just hope my boot doesn't melt Haha, it'll be fine, aftermarket exhausts don't have heat shields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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