BMR_320i 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2006 (edited) Ive got a 1991 320i and the ceramic heat shiels have wasted away and falling apart any suggestions on what to do about this? Edited June 3, 2006 by BMR_320i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2006 Don't need them. I have had no problems after removing mine when I had to fix some broken studs. Hahaha Then I used some wrx manifold gaskets when reassembling. Just chop them up to they would fit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMR_320i 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2006 awsum haha i already sorta cut them off and hoped it wouldnt f**k anything up cheers for that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted June 4, 2006 um, buy new ones? there to protect spark plug wires, and reduce under bonnet temps the factory put em there, why wouldnt you (yes i dont subscribe to this all the time) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2006 (edited) um, buy new ones? there to protect spark plug wires, and reduce under bonnet temps the factory put em there, why wouldnt you (yes i dont subscribe to this all the time) Gus has a point...... But My leads have being fine and havent notcied higher than usaul temps but good point gus Edited June 4, 2006 by MrHamWallet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted June 5, 2006 I have two sets of heat shielding for 320/323 which makes 4 pieces in total...don't need all 4. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites