X8R0253 Universal Heat Shield Repair Kit

Symptoms of Fault

Symptoms of a failed exhaust heat shield mount may include but are not limited to:

·        Rattling exhaust when travelling upwards of 20mph.

·        Strong rattling when using throttle

·        Dragging or scraping noise coming from heat shield hanging off.

·        Hanging or loose fitted heat-shield visible from underside of car.

The Fault

Exhaust fittings can easily fail due to various road conditions

Rust and corrosion can cause your exhaust heat shield to come loose around the original fixings. They can cause unwanted rattling dragging or scraping from underneath the vehicle.

Before our repair kit, the solution would be to replace the heatshield, however this can be costly and time-consuming (sometimes the exhaust will need to be removed to carry out this repair). Not forgetting that the fault will only happen again further down the line.

The Solution

Repair your existing heat shield without taking it off the vehicle

Our universal heat shield repair kit comprises of five stainless steel heat shield washers which are 50mm in diameter, covering the areas of the heat shield which have most likely rusted and come away from the original fixings. They are made from the same material that most heat shields are manufactured from and can be moulded in shape to bend to your original heat shield (if required).

You will also receive five zinc-plated steel star locking washers (also known as underbody clips) which provide the stainless steel washers with a secure fit.

Minimal tools are required to carry out this fix, so you can do it on your driveway at home!

Vehicles Affected

Universal item

This kit will fit many vehicles, it is impossible for us to list for all vehicles that our item will fit or to test on all vehicles / variants.

You Will Receive

5 x Stainless steel heat shield washers

5 x Zinc-plated steel star locking washers

Minimal tools required. We recommend:

• Wire brush
• Socket
• Rubber mallet

The first step of installing this repair kit is to remove the damaged old fasteners, as well as cleaning away any debris and rust to prevent this from spreading to other areas. Do so with a wire brush.

Position the heat shield, and press on the heat shield washer, making sure that it is in the correct position.

Press on the star locking washer by hand. Secure it by using a socket and a rubber mallet, or you can just press these on with screwdrivers or other blunt tools. The repair is complete once the items are securely fastened.

If you need any further guidance on this install or would like to purchase the parts shown please call us on +44 01843 446643 or email us at sales@x8r.co.uk. Please also check out our instruction guide on YouTube. www.x8r.co.uk Installation is carried out at installers risk, if unsure please contact us or a professional, X8R Ltd cannot be held responsible for any adverse result of installing this product or any injuries caused by install, if in doubt ask a professional. All images and texts are copyright X8R Ltd 2023.