paul97 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Hi My 2009 1.6 Titanium exhaust heat shield has come loose towards the rear of the car and all the (for want of a better description) connection fixings have broken so I'm unable to reattach. I have tried to fix the problem using cable ties but it has come loose again, has anyone got a better solution for a more permanent fix. Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Polyurethane sealant such as sikaflex, tigerseal etc. Works a treat. Just done one yesterday for someone. You might need to prop it up for a couple of hours to ensure it stays in place but once it’s set it ain’t going anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul97 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 How did you actually fix this? i.e as the existing connections are already broken and free from the car body where would i find a place to attach too....if you get my drift. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 A blob where the fixings were and stick them to th under body of the car. I’ve done this on dozens of cars, works well when the prescribed mounting point has disappeared or rotted out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul97 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Many Thanks stef123, really appreciate your help.. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Rivet gun and do it yourself. They aren’t essential anyway, I know of a lot of garages that just remove damaged ones and advise not to bother replacing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul97 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Thanks Jonro2009, nice to know that I can just remove the shield if necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Jonro2009 said: Rivet gun and do it yourself. They aren’t essential anyway, I know of a lot of garages that just remove damaged ones and advise not to bother replacing you cant do that any more. heat shields are now part of mot. seems a bit silly esp at the rear as the exhaust isnt very hot there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul97 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Didn't realise this was part of the MOT, will try using Polyurethane sealant as mentioned by stef123. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Fire risk due to fuel tank shield or exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul97 Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Thanks iantt👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 You live and learn, thanks @iantt. I didn’t realise it was part of the MOT, is that since the revisions were made recently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 2 hours ago, iantt said: Fire risk due to fuel tank shield or exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment Am I right in saying its only the fuel tank shield or exhaust heat shield covering the fuel tank? The rest of the system would be ok without? That's how i interpret the wording anyway. Just thinking the centre heat shield is missing on my Mondeo, Its been missing for about 7 years so i don't see how it would be a risk of fire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 23 minutes ago, stef123 said: Am I right in saying its only the fuel tank shield or exhaust heat shield covering the fuel tank? The rest of the system would be ok without? That's how i interpret the wording anyway. Just thinking the centre heat shield is missing on my Mondeo, Its been missing for about 7 years so i don't see how it would be a risk of fire I'm told it's the whole exhaust, but im with you on your view. It is under the fuel section . Will be able to clarify when the mot club rep turns up to check us and have our online assesment next month. I rarely do Mots now. I can't be arsed to ring the dvsa to find out. Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Would be interested to know. I did notice they had made a few corrections, such as tyres not fitted in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Yeah, afew alterations at beginning of September. Or should I say they forgot a few items that had to put back in after feedback from testers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 33 minutes ago, stef123 said: Would be interested to know. I did notice they had made a few corrections, such as tyres not fitted in accordance with manufacturers instructions. As in not held on with cable ties and prayers? 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 21 minutes ago, Jonro2009 said: As in not held on with cable ties and prayers? 🤣 HAHA! Is that not correct? have I been doing it wrong all these years? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, stef123 said: HAHA! Is that not correct? have I been doing it wrong all these years? Only if someone notices. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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