Transmission Tunnel Head Shield

[aide]

I need to replace the heat shield on the aluminium square box that protects the drive shaft in the transmission tunnel.

But I’m not sure what to use.

Has anyone done this?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Best wishes
Aide

[TimJM]

Can't help but will be interested in the response...another job for my list.

[Jhonno]

How about some of this..?

ridds said:

First bit of shiny stuff going on. Put a little more on after this shot.



3 coats of paint on the bottom of the tub with another 3 to go.

[pmessling]

yes i have, from this



to this



Its two layers of alumimium heat shield, it has what i could only explain as air pockets between the layers, simply riveted to the shield, have been underneath recently and still just as good as the day i put it on.

Just found that Power sell it, i can't remember where i purchased it from, comes in a big sheet and cut to size.

[aide]

Thanks Peter, that's perfect.
My heat shield was fine but I removed the exhaust first and then started the car to back it into the centre of my garage and the foil blew off!

[ridds]

Nimbus heat shield that stuff.

I've bought some Zircoflex for protecting the tub of the trasmission tunnel on mine.



I replaced my prop heat shield with the same material and taped up the edges. tbh the Ali shield will reflect most of the heat and the extra layer is a little pointless. A lot of the heat comes from the manifolds and is blown down the tunnel where's there no physical barrier.

[aide]

Doh!
I wanted to order some shielding today but walked straight out the door on autopilot and forgot measure the length of the aluminium plate.

Does anyone know it's length or has theirs to hand and could measure it?

Much appreciated!
Aide

[ridds]

If no one has it to hand I can measure mine in the morning.

In between, going to the tip, stripping woodchip wallpaper from my hallway and changing a set of discs and pads on an RS4.

Won't take 5 minutes though so I'll do it first.

[aide]

Thanks Ridds!
I should be ok though.
Will throw a tape measure on mine tomorrow.

[ridds]

Sorry didn't realise how early you posted that request.

Surprised no one else popped up earlier.

[aide]

For future reference 'tis:
950x430mm

[aide]

Heat Shield re-trimmed and installed

[aide]

I used this in the end.
It's made in the uk and was recommended by an indie.
It's visually the same as the original.
Only time will tell I guess

[Mr Cerbera]

aide said:

I used this in the end.
It's made in the uk and was recommended by an indie.
It's visually the same as the original.
Only time will tell I guess

Which glue (?!) did you use Aide ?

Ta.
Paul

[aide]

I just ran around the edges with alu tape with bit of spray on adhesive to hold it in place while I riveted it in place.

[Mr Cerbera]

OK
Ta, Mate

[aide]

Mr Cerbera said:

OK
Ta, Mate

I'd say the aluminium tape and rivets would be enough though.
I'll post again in a few months to let you know if it's any good

[Mr Cerbera]

aide said:

I'd say the aluminium tape and rivets would be enough though.
I'll post again in a few months to let you know if it's any good

and ??

[aide]

Mr Cerbera said:

and ??

Still 100% fine Paul

[aide]

Still 99% fine