Exhaust Centre Heatshield

[offender]

Is this even required? What does it protect? Mine's hanging down and in a attempt to fit bigger washers to it i've sheared 2 bolts (because vauxhall must supply bolts made of paper) but managed to secure it a bit better on the 3rd one.

Gonna have to take it to my local garage to get it sorted if it does actually protect something or, depending on replies, I might just remove it at home, shearing the rest of the bolts as well, more than likely anyway.

[f1slikki]

I'm sure it was said before that it prevents heat build up inside the car.mine was loose aswell and same happened to me sheared the bolts.so now it's on solid with a blob of silicone

[offender]

I'm sure it was said before that it prevents heat build up inside the car.mine was loose aswell and same happened to me sheared the bolts.so now it's on solid with a blob of silicone

Thought about using silicone but was concerned it may melt/come loose with heat from the exhaust.

[f1slikki]

Someone on here said that's what they done so thought I'd give it a go,been over 6 months now with no issues.