Can I remove the heat shield above the cat and muffler?

[mubai]

Once I replaced my cat, the heat shield against the body came loose and I can't get them to go back up there. So should I just remove them or wrap them around the muffler and cat with some metal straps?

 

[MacMan]

Find a way to retain that shield....it's there for a GOOD reason....the cat gets pretty hot.

 

[mubai]

I used metal straps and tied one end on the muffler. Also tied the other end near the hangers down too. No more rattle.

 

[The_Roadie]

The shields are not designed to TOUCH the cat and muffler. Effective is greatly reduced, and the shield could die. That would be a Bad Thing (tm).

 

[mubai]

The shields are not designed to TOUCH the cat and muffler. Effective is greatly reduced, and the shield could die. That would be a Bad Thing (tm).

OK, back to the drawing board. Drill new holes, screws and big washers.

 

[GCTB1289]

not trying to thread jack but what could happen if you take these off?

 

[The_Roadie]

The designers weren't full time idiots, just part-timers.

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[NJTB]

The designers weren't full time idiots, just part-timers.

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At least the tires still look good.

 

[lint]

I still have my shield on But thought about wrapping the cat with heat wrap. to keep down more heat , But wasn't sure if it would shorten the life of the cat .But it would hold down the heat ,Would that work ?

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...src=17588969&ci_sku=22120024&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw

Heatshield Products - HSP - HSP312015 - Exhaust Heat Wrap - 2" Wide X 1/16" Thick X 15' Long - Standard Grade

 

[Wooluf1952]

At least the tires still look good.

And another parts vulture is born.