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RandyFleming Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:14 am

Hi all. While removing my rear bumper to recondition/repaint, I noticed a piece of metal sticking out from under the body, but on top of the muffler. Upon pulling it out (it was not fastened in any way shape or form) I have no idea why it's there, or where it came from. Looks like it may have been there for many many years (which would explain my mysterious rattle).

Does anyone have any idea what this is or why it's there?


RandyFleming Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:16 am

Sorry pic is small Here is link to a larger one

https://postimg.org/image/bea6vfwqb/

RandyFleming Fri Sep 02, 2016 10:38 am

So of course, right after i post, i find the answer. TUrns out it is a heat shield that was never actually mounted correctly.

raygreenwood Fri Sep 02, 2016 4:42 pm

Yes.....and you should let us know what vehcile you are working on. I was hoing to guess heat shield. It could be on type 3, bus, 411 or 412. Ray



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