Induction heat shield

[Sean d]

Had a couple of hours spare this morning so it was play time, I made the template last week, so got it cut out and shaped, just need to paint it and add edging, I did it in one peice so it only has 2 rivets holdin it together, it was cut from an old piece of ally sheet that I had knocking about

Shaped and test fitted

Used rivnuts fpr the brackets

Brackets fitted, the front bracket fixes to the fan cowell via a rivnut

this is as far as I got, should get it painted satin black this week

 

[andyglym]

Had a couple of hours spare this morning so it was play time, I made the template last week, so got it cut out and shaped, just need to paint it and add edging, I did it in one peice so it only has 2 rivets holdin it together, it was cut from an old piece of ally sheet that I had knocking aboutView attachment 94975
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Shaped and test fitted
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Used rivnuts fpr the brackets
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Brackets fitted, the front bracket fixes to the fan cowell via a rivnut
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this is as far as I got, should get it painted satin black this week
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Top job mate. As an aside, nice to see a propper tea mug, just as it should be.

 

[Pingu]

Black absorbs heat. You'd be better leaving it as it is.

That looks a really good job .

I've noticed that it takes longer to heat my engine. Let me know if you have the same.

 

[Sean d]

Top job mate. As an aside, nice to see a propper tea mug, just as it should be.

Thats pretty clean mate, the other was being used by our very own @Stevo7682

 

[Sean d]

Black absorbs heat. You'd be better leaving it as it is.

That looks a really good job .

I've noticed that it takes longer to heat my engine. Let me know if you have the same.

Good point, I might just paint the inside so it looks better finished, I am going to use sound deadning pads that I am hoping will absorb some of the heat, seems strange that the car takes longer to warm up

 

[mwpe]

That lookd great Sean, I must get round to making one for mine.

 

[t-tony]

I did some temperature readings on mine and the difference between the inside and outside was considerable. Using rubber "bobbins" on the stay bars insulated it from heat transfer via conduction.

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

That lookd great Sean, I must get round to making one for mine.

Your welcome to my template mate but not sure if it will fit a facelift 3.0l

 

[mwpe]

Thanks very much Sean, I have already stared on a template similar to yours, just haven't got around to finishing it. Your photos will help me get it done.

 

[Mint]

Had a couple of hours spare this morning so it was play time, I made the template last week, so got it cut out and shaped, just need to paint it and add edging, I did it in one peice so it only has 2 rivets holdin it together, it was cut from an old piece of ally sheet that I had knocking aboutView attachment 94975
View attachment 94976
Shaped and test fitted
View attachment 94978
Used rivnuts fpr the brackets
View attachment 94979
Brackets fitted, the front bracket fixes to the fan cowell via a rivnut
View attachment 94983
this is as far as I got, should get it painted satin black this week
View attachment 94984

Looks really good Sean, but then I wouldn't expect anything less

 

[gookah]

Hi Sean
I would like the template if you still have it..

 

[2DunnsZ3]

enjoying watching it go from idea to a real box.

 

[Sean d]

Hi Sean
I would like the template if you still have it..

Its yours mate, its a bit rough around the edges but just do as I did and correct it on the ally

 

[gookah]

Thanks Sean
I will pm my address

 

[g8jka]

Hi Sean
I would like the template if you still have it..

Don't be so lazy! I may still have the one I used but that will cost you.

Looks great @Sean d, well done on making it all as one piece I used two for mine it looks pretty similar. I have sprayed mine black though, it looks much more original in the engine bay.

 

[gookah]

Don't be so lazy! I may still have the one I used but that will cost you.

Looks great @Sean d, well done on making it all as one piece I used two for mine it looks pretty similar. I have sprayed mine black though, it looks much more original in the engine bay.

I want to do mine properly though......

 

[g8jka]

I want to do mine properly though......

Best leave it for me to do for you then.

 

[gookah]

that would be a first. you doing something for me......