EP3 Standard Header heat shield rusted away

[DSS199]

Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum and have bought a 2002 Civic Type R about 2 months ago, I noticed today I have a noise whilst initially accelerating and decelerating, i have just fitted the energy suspension and power flex mounts to the gearbox hoping that this would fix the excessive play with the engine, but the noise has persisted. (I noticed people mentioned excessive vibration after the install, compared to my Octavia TDI with engine inserts this is smooth just a little more noisy)

After a quick read on the forums here I went out and checked the engine for play, exhaust hangers etc. Whilst doing that I noticed the manifold heat shield was rotten away at the lower bolt and the whole thing is loose.

My question being if I was to just do away with the heat shield on the standard manifold would I need to wrap the manifold and downpipe or just leave it as it is?

Thanks in advance guys
Dave

 

[Lewisgame]

You'll be fine without it.

 

[Partyvan]

I've just removed mine, I'm in Nottingham and you're welcome to have it for free if you want.

 

[DSS199]

I've just removed mine, I'm in Nottingham and you're welcome to have it for free if you want.

Hi party an, thanks for the offer.

is it the heat shield you have? And yes please mate if it's possible.

 

[Partyvan]

Yes mate. I'm just off M1 J26, come grab it anytime.

 

[DSS199]

Yes mate. I'm just off M1 J26, come grab it anytime.

I will PM you for details fella, thanks again

 

[vid779]

I've also removed it because of the same problem. It's ok to remove it. If you think about it, all the race headers are without the heatshield and i've never noticed anyone with problems because of the heat.