Removing the driveshaft heatshield

[NickCTR]

Is this easy to DIY? Simply a case of removing the wheel then use a socket set to remove the shield?

The rattle is :ghey:

 

[scobie140]

Is this easy to DIY? Simply a case of removing the wheel then use a socket set to remove the shield?

The rattle is :ghey:

Is this the rattle on cold start up you are on about? Because that bugs me aswell

 

[NickCTR]

No, but I had your problem on my old CTR, the tappets needed adjusting

 

[TypeGRRR]

Nick, I hope this is of some help, it's part of the DC5 manual, but would imagine it's the same for a CTR...

And here a pic of the annoying fixing causing all that racket! Had it with mine, drove me crazy...

(A) Shows what was rattling
(B) shows the fixing point which was causing the problem

As for taking it off yourself, I looks as though, it just a few basic bolts, however access will no doubt be your biggest problem...

 

[scobie140]

No, but I had your problem on my old CTR, the tappets needed adjusting

Ahh,is this a major problem or will it be ok to leave? any side affects?
sorry for being off topic on your thread

 

[NickCTR]

Adjusting the tappets is part of the servicing mate, it keeps the engine performing at it`s best. Also known as `valve clearances`.

Driveshaft heatshield removal pics

Cheers mate

Strange how the manual says `remove the driveshaft` but looking at the diagram, there is no need, just remove 2 bolts

Thanks again

 

[TypeGRRR]

Cheers mate

Strange how the manual says `remove the driveshaft` but looking at the diagram, there is no need, just remove 2 bolts

Thanks again

Doubt you need to remove the driveshaft, I think it just reads like that as I've only cropped a small part of the manual...

3 bolts, not 2...