996TT Heat Shields

[toby tucker]

Recent service advice noted that the 3 on my TT are starting to rust and will probably need replacement at next service.

...are they an easy DIY proposition?

What's the going rate for OPC replacement (parts/labour ) ?

Thx Toby

[dazren]

It's a bumper and exhuast system off job.

Had the heat shields and whilst there was easy access to them, the turbo heatshields, done by OPC Bristol in May.

Bill came in at £786 after 10% PCGB discount.
Labour £453.60, parts £215.41, Vat £117.08.

[996TT_STEVO]

These really do not rust, they are some sort or soft alloy coating.

The only thing that can happen, is the surrounding area where they are held in can become brittle and break away. I used larger washers for a while and just last week replaced mine. It is off with the bumper and Intercoolers but that's it! 2/3 hours max.

[996TT_STEVO]

mickken said:

Not sure that's correct. Pretty sure I saw a GT2 being done once and it was a case of un-do old and replace with new without removing exhaust and bumper. Apologies if i'm wrong.....but 99% sure i'm right....anyone?

mmmm! you know this it probably could be done, but it would be some hassle, trying to bend it round the intercooler frame and turbo's, I done mine because I was doing plugs at the time.

[USS Bozeman]

Common problem on 996TT's.
AFAIK its a bumper off job but not an exhaust off job - actually sounds like a classic OPC ploy to stretch the job out and charge another couple hours labour when its not really needed to me.