Too hot to handle

[16v_er]

My 16v does not have a heatsheild, and ive been wondering for ages whether they have one or not? instead mine came with material that looks like tin foil wrapped poorly round the exhaust manifold. As I have a hillpower induction kit I dont really want the engine bay fills with hot air.....any suggestions?

 

[Anders]

The scoop on your bonnet channels air down to the manifold to keep it quite cool, the only way to ensure some decent cool air to your induction kit is either to put a big feed from your bumper or to get rid of it altogether and put your original air box back on.

 

[coolspot007007]

mine came with foil wrapping too, its whats left of the heatshield once the inside falls out. Get a new one to protect the brake lines and clutch cable. I think they are £25 +VAT

 

[Alex M]

coolspot, i aint had a heat shield on mine for ages, which might explain my super heavy clutch. See that 25+vat price for a heatshield, is that from reno dealer or somewhere else as it sounds reasonable. Cheers

 

[16V_Matt]

thats not a dealer price costs around £50 from dealer if i remember right!

Matt

 

[scotty 16v]

i had a super heavy clutch wnd it was a shagged clutch starting to weld its self dont mean too sound rude but if you havnt had a new one just be weary of it or it could be nothing just thought i would share my missfortune

 

[16v_er]

so there is a heatsheild available??? ill get one me thinks.cheers

 

[Alex M]

Yeah where is the £25 one coming from if it ain the dealer, cheers

 

[Will16V]

I got one from reno dealers bout 2 months ago - bout £35 inc vat i think..