What Is The Correct Name For . .

1. Pearson Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Doncaster. Posts: 2115 Y' Reg MK2 1.6i VTR

   #1 20th September 2010, 18:28

   The heat proof cover that covers up your oil filter from engine and catalytc converter heat, just curious as with me getting a Supersprint 4-2-1 manifold in the near future i want to buy a new heat proof cover for that extra safety but i cant find them anywhere on Google .
2. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #2 20th September 2010, 18:29

   Heatshield?
3. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

   #3 20th September 2010, 19:10

   manifold heatshield. most of time they don;t go back on after market mani's as they most on habe 2 screw holes so rattles around better off leaving it off
4. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #4 20th September 2010, 19:11

   Mine was fine with a Supersprint fitted.
5. Lewis Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Middlesbrough/Coventry Posts: 3808 Megane 225

   #5 20th September 2010, 19:22

   Just use heat wrap
6. Pearson Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Doncaster. Posts: 2115 Y' Reg MK2 1.6i VTR

   #6 20th September 2010, 21:26

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LeeumH Mine was fine with a Supersprint fitted.

   Didn't it get hot or anything, it's still in tack but it's the the top screw joint that's split therefore it is a bit loose :/.
7. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #7 20th September 2010, 21:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Pearson Didn't it get hot or anything, it's still in tack but it's the the top screw joint that's split therefore it is a bit loose :/.

   Not sure. I imagine it got hot, but not enough to melt it.
   
   If in doubt, get yourself a new plastic filter housing fitted.