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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 11:18 AM
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cat heat shields

do you need them? mine are rusted and they keep coming loose. do you really need them or can you take them off?
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 05:14 AM
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I would keep them, especially the one on the cat by the transmission for sure. Maybe you can find some decent ones at a salvage yard.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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IMO I would keep them, even if I had to fabricate one. If you decide not to keep them, make sure you have a couple of fire extinguishers handy just in case.
 
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