Manifold heatshield?

1. madheadmiles Infrequent Poster Joined: Aug 2012 Bromsgrove Posts: 117 '02 VTR

   #1 27th November 2012, 13:17

   does my 1.1 desire NEED the heatshield on top of the manifold? my friends mk1 didnt have one, mine does
2. samclose Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2010 billingham Posts: 141 Saxo flat arch vtr engine 206

   #2 30th November 2012, 03:19

   Dosent make no difference tbh Mate I took myn off when I changed manifold gaskets
3. user_58023 Established Member Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 1411

   #3 30th November 2012, 03:56

   Quite simply. No.
4. SouthernServiceAndTuning L-plater Joined: Sep 2012 surrey Posts: 37

   #4 1st December 2012, 19:10

   removing them will increase under bonnet tempatures meaning the engine is sucking in warmer air that reduces mpg also makes wiring more brittle, rasing engine tempatures due to top end being exposed to more heat. there are lots of reasons why the heatsheid is there

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5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 2nd December 2012, 12:53

   Without one fitted you can end up with burnt alternator wiring.
6. 106gavlar Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2012 colchester,essex Posts: 111 I own a beautiful black ph1 saxo. and also own

   #6 2nd December 2012, 13:52

   Will not pass mot without one as its put on as a safety device, I got told when I got my car moted that its better to remove them.
7. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #7 2nd December 2012, 13:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by 106gavlar Will not pass mot without one as its put on as a safety device, I got told when I got my car moted that its better to remove them.

   Mine passed without for last 2 years and nothing was said..
8. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #8 2nd December 2012, 14:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by 106gavlar Will not pass mot without one as its put on as a safety device, I got told when I got my car moted that its better to remove them.

   Yeah ok mate.
   
   Mine passed last year without a heat shied and he burnt his hand on my stainless manifold.
9. 106gavlar Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2012 colchester,essex Posts: 111 I own a beautiful black ph1 saxo. and also own

   #9 2nd December 2012, 18:44

   I only got told it doesn't pass without one mine passed without.
10. user_61517 Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2012 canterbury Posts: 586 3/4 vtr turbo

    #10 2nd December 2012, 18:47

    it will only fail if it is loose or insecure, if it isnt there, it cant be tested..
    not present at the time of test
11. 106gavlar Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2012 colchester,essex Posts: 111 I own a beautiful black ph1 saxo. and also own

    #11 2nd December 2012, 18:49

    I see
12. m4tt274 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2011 Doncaster Posts: 2627 Fabia VRS, mk1 fiesta + some others

    #12 2nd December 2012, 19:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by 106gavlar Will not pass mot without one as its put on as a safety device, I got told when I got my car moted that its better to remove them.

    your MOT tester is a jobs worth.
    
    your car doesnt NEED it. but it is worth having one!

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