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 3.0 Manifold Heat Shield?
#755768
10/05/06 02:33 AM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 92
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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While changing the plugs and wires on my 93 V6, I noticed the drivers side manifold heat shield had fallen off the mounting bolts. It is still in the area of the manifold however it is just laying there. The question I have, is there any way to reattach this or should I just get a new one from the stealership?
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Re: 3.0 Manifold Heat Shield?
[Re: 5150]
#755769
10/05/06 03:19 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,230
Roll Me Over
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The heat shields on my 90 are part of the exhaust manifold gaskets. You are looking at about 60-70 dollars for the gaskets. Yes you do need the shields, if you do not have them you will cook the plug wires in no time.
David Fritzsche
1990 Ex-Cab V-6,5-speed, with a few mods
04.5 CTD Dodge 2500 Ram--Tow Rig
Roseville, CA
"Serenity through Sobriety"
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Re: 3.0 Manifold Heat Shield?
[Re: 5150]
#755770
10/05/06 03:45 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 454
Mudrunner
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I believe there are also some shields that attach to the manifolds, mounted with small studs/nuts. Maybe the studs rusted off, or the nuts backed off (doubtful).
Those shields are not *required* imho
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Re: 3.0 Manifold Heat Shield?
[Re: Toy4x]
#755771
10/05/06 06:53 PM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 94
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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My driver side one fell off. I found it a couple weeks later at the power line trail. You could reattach them with some bigger washers if the studs/nuts aren't to rusted. I don't think they're that important though.
88 V6 4Runner, 2" 4Crawler body lift, 2" suspension, 32x11.50 Pro Comps
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Re: 3.0 Manifold Heat Shield?
[Re: 5150]
#755772
10/05/06 07:06 PM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 136
Wheeler
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I'd say use big washers over the existing shield and re-attach it. I just did a head rebuild, and can attest that it's a PITA to reach the nuts/bolts on the shield. If you're rusted out thats and even bigger pita.
'94 extra-cab 3.0 extra slo (auto tranny) original owner. E/B o/s valve heads and no more crossover. More mods to come.
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Re: 3.0 Manifold Heat Shield?
[Re: Paul_H]
#755773
10/05/06 07:16 PM
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,311
Forum Moderator
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IMHO drivers side deffinately need the shield. The heat coming off that bank is quite high and you have plug wires and intake above it.
(aka suprathepeg, aka Sean)
89 v6 SWB truck "BLACK BEAUTY" EB valves, P&P head 30 over.
95 FZJ80. Lifted. locked and rollin on 33s (my dream machine)
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Re: 3.0 Manifold Heat Shield?
[Re: Paul_H]
#755774
10/05/06 09:25 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 92
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Yeah the holes where they attach to the manifold seem to have rusted away, I will try the larger washers...thanks
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