Need Help, EGR Heat Shield!!!!
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Drifting
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From: Denville NJ
Need Help, EGR Heat Shield!!!!
I finished replacing the EGR Heat Shield on my '86 iron head. After the engine reached normal operating temperature the heat shield started to smoke. Is this the shield breaking (burning) in or is it a defective shield? Any help would be greatly appreciated. :confused:
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Re: Need Help, EGR Heat Shield!!!! (CG77VETTE)
What did you replace it with? You are talking about the tin foil looking wrap correct. If you are, then you will need to replace it with something else because it should not smoke. I tried to replace it with the tin foil like engine heat tape you buy in rolls. bad mistake it doesn't work ..had to go get the replacement covering from the dealership. didn't smoke and works fine.
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Drifting
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From: Denville NJ
Re: Need Help, EGR Heat Shield!!!! (Lv2Driv)
I replaced it with a genuine GM replacement heat shield that I ordered through Ecklers. It has also discolored somewhat from the heat. The engine runs fine and there are no strange noises??
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Re: Need Help, EGR Heat Shield!!!! (CG77VETTE)
me personally, would call them up and tell them what happened. they should replace it for you. If your old one wasn't smoking then it makes me feel something may be wrong with the shield
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Re: Need Help, EGR Heat Shield!!!! (CG77VETTE)
Sounds like you just happened to get one that's defective. See if Eckler's will replace it. It doesn't hurt to try. I've gotten many defective items replaced just by being polite and firm with store managers. Although different stores have different policies.
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Re: Need Help, EGR Heat Shield!!!! (CG77VETTE)
When I replaced mine it smoked the first time it got hot. Turned out to be some of the paper glue from where I tore off the label. After that its been fine.
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Re: Need Help, EGR Heat Shield!!!! (CG77VETTE)
I got mine from MAD
It smoked too! That was the Velcro burning up!
Fortunately I have an EGR tube with bolts not that ring
I bought a whole new tube, valve/motor and heat shield ftom GM for around $50 and put it on.
Once the Velcro burns up, there's not much to hold it on
:seeya
It smoked too! That was the Velcro burning up!
Fortunately I have an EGR tube with bolts not that ring
I bought a whole new tube, valve/motor and heat shield ftom GM for around $50 and put it on.
Once the Velcro burns up, there's not much to hold it on
:seeya