Heat shield between turbo and steering shaft/necessary???
09-16-2006, 01:50 PM
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Heat shield between turbo and steering shaft/necessary???
There is a heat shield between the turbo and the lower u-joint on the intermediate shaft to the steering rack. What is the heat shield protecting from heat? Isn't the u-joint all metal?
I ask because I'm considering not reinstalling the heat shield. Is this a bad idea?
I ask because I'm considering not reinstalling the heat shield. Is this a bad idea?
Last edited by shiners780; 09-16-2006 at 07:04 PM.
09-16-2006, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by shiners780
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Isn't the u-joint all metal?
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Isn't the u-joint all metal?
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Running without a heat-shield will shorten the life of the u-joint, the only question is by how much?
09-17-2006, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Laust Pedersen
plus grease.
Running without a heat-shield will shorten the life of the u-joint, the only question is by how much?
Running without a heat-shield will shorten the life of the u-joint, the only question is by how much?
didn't know you could grease those, do you just smear some on?
09-17-2006, 04:22 PM
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I wouldn't be as concerned with the U-joint as I would be the brake booster and master cylinder. I'm sure both get hotter with the shield out, especially on a track car.
Having said that, I don't run one.
Having said that, I don't run one.
