Heat shield cut-out

andrewo · 03-16-2004

As I mentioned in a previous thread, I just had the weber off of my GT. In the process of replacing the mounting studs and gaskets, I figured I would clean up the heat shield, which was pretty disgusting. I cleaned, primed, and painted it (aluminum engine paint).

Once I started to re-install it, I couldn't remember how it went in, so I started searching pictures here on the site. I discovered that the PO cut one of the corners off of the shield! It appears that he did this to clear the heater hose, but it really doesn't seem necessary.

Is there a reason to do this, or should I replace the shield with a whole one if I ever take the carb off again?

Andrew

Sven · 03-16-2004

after thinking what a heat shield could be.

the thin metal cover that goes over the exsaust mainfold?
do you really need this at all? seems like a pointless part to me.

baz · 03-16-2004

sven you have to remember that these poor people in southern california get that strange yellow thing in the skyall the time that we in europe only see for 5 weeks a year so ,
andrew the shield is ok if it has a bit off it and i would only worry if you were going to do a concorce restoration
see now you have me dreaming of heat and sunshine and beaches with scantly clad young ladys DAM NOW I NEED A COLD SHOWER which will have me thinking of heat and sunshine and beaches with scantly clad young ladys DAM HERE WE GO AGAIN

andrewo · 03-16-2004

After moving out here four years ago, I began a tradition of playing golf on Christmas. It really pisses off my family in the Northeast US when I call to tell them what I shot that day.

Andrew

namba209 · 03-16-2004

I know Andrew, it's terrible when our winter consists of about 9 inches of rain and the temp gets way down to the mid 50s.

Ron

kwilford · 03-16-2004

Now guys, keep your eye on the ball. I mean, keep the threads "on topic".

bosco · 03-17-2004

Today it was 85 and the heat shield was functioning......in 3 months it will be so hot here that 3 heat shields wouldn't help.

tekenaar · 03-17-2004

Originally posted by Sven
after thinking what a heat shield could be.

the thin metal cover that goes over the exsaust mainfold?
do you really need this at all? seems like a pointless part to me.

Maybe this will clear things up . . . and, especially if you're using the stock joined intake/exhaust manifolds setup, DEFINITELY USE ONE!!

Look at ninth (Keith's) and last post (mine) in this thread.

03-16-2004	#1 (permalink)
andrewo Opeler Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 39	Unanswered: Heat shield cut-out As I mentioned in a previous thread, I just had the weber off of my GT. In the process of replacing the mounting studs and gaskets, I figured I would clean up the heat shield, which was pretty disgusting. I cleaned, primed, and painted it (aluminum engine paint). Once I started to re-install it, I couldn't remember how it went in, so I started searching pictures here on the site. I discovered that the PO cut one of the corners off of the shield! It appears that he did this to clear the heater hose, but it really doesn't seem necessary. Is there a reason to do this, or should I replace the shield with a whole one if I ever take the carb off again? Andrew Last edited by tekenaar; 03-17-2004 at 11:21 AM.

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baz opel free after 26 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,939 Real Name: barry williams Provided Answers: 4	sven you have to remember that these poor people in southern california get that strange yellow thing in the skyall the time that we in europe only see for 5 weeks a year so , andrew the shield is ok if it has a bit off it and i would only worry if you were going to do a concorce restoration see now you have me dreaming of heat and sunshine and beaches with scantly clad young ladys DAM NOW I NEED A COLD SHOWER which will have me thinking of heat and sunshine and beaches with scantly clad young ladys DAM HERE WE GO AGAIN __________________ Copyright © 2003-2009 barry williams All Rights Reserved save praying to God for sunday today we pray to Nike and run like hell

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kwilford Über OpelGT.com Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,087 Real Name: Keith Wilford Provided Answers: 4	Now guys, keep your eye on the ball. I mean, keep the threads "on topic". __________________ Keith Wilford working on my '71 GT and '75 SportWagon

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03-16-2004	#2 (permalink)
Sven Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Croatia Posts: 240	after thinking what a heat shield could be. the thin metal cover that goes over the exsaust mainfold? do you really need this at all? seems like a pointless part to me.

03-16-2004	#4 (permalink)
andrewo Opeler Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 39	After moving out here four years ago, I began a tradition of playing golf on Christmas. It really pisses off my family in the Northeast US when I call to tell them what I shot that day. Andrew

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namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	I know Andrew, it's terrible when our winter consists of about 9 inches of rain and the temp gets way down to the mid 50s. Ron

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bosco Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 494	Today it was 85 and the heat shield was functioning......in 3 months it will be so hot here that 3 heat shields wouldn't help.

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