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What does this do ?
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:40 am
by macp
My fan was making a hell of noise when kicking in so I looked under the bonnet and noticed this shield was loose and resting against the fan blade. So this was the reason for all the noise but can anybody tell me what it does and do I need it ?
Re: What does this do ?
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:19 pm
by alexperkins
It's the exhaust manifold shield it's there to contain heat escaping from the manifold and channel it Ito the air intake when needed.
Re: What does this do ?
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:18 pm
by macp
Thanks but do I need it ?
Re: What does this do ?
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 5:19 pm
by alexperkins
I wouldn't recommend removing it. Your best to replace it if it's damaged
Re: What does this do ?
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:49 pm
by macp
I had a look this morning and the bolts look like they have sheared off. Not going to be easy to put back without a lot of work and some expense unless I can fabricate some kind of bracketry. Is it likely to screw up the fuelling and cause greater fuel consumption ?
Re: What does this do ?
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:50 pm
by alexperkins
It'll take the engine longer to heat up on cold mornings so ultimately lead to more fuel being used
Re: What does this do ?
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 9:18 pm
by macp
Thanks for your help alex