ozzy

Had a new TSL downpipe fitted 3 weeks ago by my Dealer just before going off on holiday. I noticed that amongst all the old bits 'n pieces they gave me back was the original heatshield.

Do I actually need to re-fit this to the car or is it safe to run without it?

Stefan

Bob Rawle

The answer is a BIG BIG YES it does need to be refitted ... without the heatshield you will toast that corner of the intercooler, they would have had to modify it to fit back (no big deal) but many do not bother.

My advice is ... get it modified and refitted asap.

Bob

ozzy

That sounds just typical of my dealer. Can I get it back on without removing the IC?

Any advice on how to mod it?

Thanks,

Stefan

SCOSaltire

ozzy
wasnt *that* one was it

what did they say about warranty work

Bob Rawle

Once modded you can do it without removing the intercooler, probably need to remove the clutch cylinder heat shield though.

Bob

ozzy

Hi Phil,

Yes it's *THAT* one again. When they picked the car up I had wrapped the new DP/centre in some old duvet sheets so they would damage any of the seats/windows/doors.

So when they drop the car off, wouldn't you know they leave the sheets on the floor and wrap the old cr@p parts in a single plastic bag. Now I've huge scrapes all over the rear door cards

They've agreed to replace them, but I still need to do a 60-mile round trip just to get their screw-up repaired.

The sooner I can get clear of them the better.

Stefan

ozzy

Sorry Phil, went on a rant a bit and forgot to answer your 2nd question.

All the warranty work is now completed, inc. a shiny new O2 sensor. Finally after 3 months the idling issues are fixed.

I'd probably be more pi$$ed off with everything if it wasn't for the permanent smile that comes with fitting the new DP

So you going out on track next Saturday? You know you want too

Stefan